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  • Sir William A. Stanier FRS

    The Working Life of a Man of Steel

    par Paul Hurley, Phil Braithwaite ...
    Swindon-born William A. Stanier joined Great Western Railway as a fifteen-year-old trainee and began rising swiftly through the ranks. In 1904 he was appointed assistant to the divisional locomotive superintendent in London, and by 1931 he was chief mechanical engineer of the London Midland & Scottish Railway. The LMS locomotives were in a poor state, with some dating back to the 1800s, and ... En savoir plus

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  • The Flying Scotsman

    The Train, The Locomotive, The Legend

    par Bob Gwynne ...
    Collections Livre 586 - Shire Library
    The Flying Scotsman is probably the most famous railway locomotive in the world. It first caused a sensation for its beauty and its speed in 1923, and it soon became a national icon. The fastest and most comfortable way of travelling between London and Scotland, The Flying Scotsman only got faster and more luxurious as competition from other routes, airlines, and the motor car threatened. From ... En savoir plus

    $9.89 CAD

  • Flying Scotsman

    The Legend Lives On

    par Brian Sharpe ...
    An analysis of this triumph of engineering, including case studies of the key engineers, locomotive development, and career of this celebrated train.From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, The Flying Scotsman has a rich and, at times, ... En savoir plus

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  • London Underground The Quiz Book

    Every pub quiz question never asked about the tube!

    par Mike Dugdale ...
    For the last 150 years, every Londoner, tourist, and visitor uses the tube to explore and enjoy London. But behind the facade of ox-blood brick buildings and colourful diagrams lies a wealth of history and interesting facts. This book tests your knowledge in this area with 250 questions (and answers) about this incredible network. ... En savoir plus

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  • Shropshire Railways

    par Geoff Cryer ...
    An examination of four hundred years of railways in Shropshire, from the primitive wagonways of the pre-railway age to the county's current rail network and services. Fully illustrated with almost two hundred monochrome and colour photos, Shropshire Railways is an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in this county with its rich railway history, and home to one of Britain's top heritage ... En savoir plus

    $18.99 CAD

  • Railways of the Isle of Wight

    150th Anniversary 1864-2014

    par P. C. Allen ...
    'There is probably no place in the British Isles that could offer a more attractive study to one interested in railway working on a small scale than the Isle of Wight'. P. C. Allen, 1928 At its height the Island had a network of 551/2 miles of line operated by a number of independent companies including the Isle of Wight Railway, the Isle of Wight Central Railway (IWCR), the Freshwater, Yarmouth & ... En savoir plus

    $16.99 CAD

  • British Railways in the 1960s: Western Region

    par Geoff Plumb ...
    Collections series The Geoff Plum Collection
    An evocative collection of photographs covering the Western Region during a decade of great change.After the Second World War, Britain's railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernization. The "Big Four" railway companies were nationalized from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a program of building new "Standard" steam locomotives to replace ... En savoir plus

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  • Biography of British Train Travel

    A Journey Behind Steam & Modern Traction

    par Don Benn ...
    Railway Anthology is a collection of mainly previously unpublished articles and short stories, covering a lifelong interest in railways. It spans a wide spectrum over the years, from the early days in Kent in 1960, through the many hours on the lineside on the Surrey Hills line and the South Western main line, to the last frantic years of steam on the Southern, and the current steam scene, as well ... En savoir plus

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  • Wolverhampton Railways Through Time

    par Mike Hitches ...
    Collections series Through Time
    From humble beginnings, Wolverhampton grew to become a significant railway town. Its success hinged upon its industrial might, which attracted several train companies to the town all hoping to profit from the area's trade and prosperity. The railways were the scene of bitter enmity, devious schemes and unlikely alliances, as rival companies fought to gain the upper hand. The legacy of this was two ... En savoir plus

    $16.99 CAD

  • Flying Scotsman

    A Pictorial History

    par Fred Kerr, Keith Langston ...
    Built at Doncaster works in 1923 the Nigel Gresley designed then-A1 class Pacific (4-6-2) first entered service as No 1472. The new locomotive did not receive a name until it was sent for display at a Wembley exhibition in 1924, and then the name Fying Scotsman was chosen. The Legend was born. In 1928 the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) express steam locomotive hauled the first nonstop service ... En savoir plus

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  • British Railways in the 1960s

    Southern Region

    par Geoff Plumb ...
    After the Second War, Britains railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernisation. The Big Four railway companies were nationalised from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a programme of building new Standard steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951.This programme was superseded by the 1955 scheme to ... En savoir plus

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  • Stanier

    Black Five Locomotives

    par Keith Langston ...
    Collections series Locomotive Portfolios
    It is possible that in the history of British steam locomotives no class of engine was ever more universally popular than the Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 class, which were generally referred to as Black Fives. This informative book includes numerous images of the class at work, many of which are published for the first time.Introduced by the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) in 1934 the building of ... En savoir plus

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