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The Midland main line from London St Pancras to the north of England is one of Britain's most important trunk routes. With its various loops and branches, this major artery of communication links busy centres of population such as Leicester, Derby,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857945942Author Will AdamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Silver Link BooksPublisher Mortons Media Group

The band playing 'Nearer my God to Thee' as the ship went down is probably one of the most famous stories relating to the Titanic. The bravery of the band and their leader, Wallace Hartley, is one of the endearing stories to come out of the worst...

China was the last bastion of the steam railway, with construction of new steam locomotives for industrial use continuing up to the end of 1999. Even now a few locomotives struggle on at collieries and other industrial premises, but this is likely to end...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857703658Author Paul O'CallaghanFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint SB PublicationsPublisher SB Publications

Hungary offers the railway photographer a wealth of different trains to document; alongside the state railway operator MAV there are a number of private companies operating all over the country, such as GYSEV, Floyd and AWT. There are also a number of...

Operated by the Govia Group, London Midland commenced operation in November 2007, combining the former Silverlink franchise with parts of the former Central Trains franchise. The geographical area covered by the company stretches from London Euston,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781613252468Author Myron CottrellFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint CartechPublisher CartechWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781613254523Author Mark AltschulerFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint CarTech IncPublisher CarTech Inc

The ever-escalating cost of building or buying a hot rod is leaving more and more would-be hot rodders behind. This book will get those hopefuls off the sidelines by showing how a hot rod can be built for less than the cost of, say, a new Hyundai. Author...

Bounded by the counties of Hampshire, Somerset, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, the county of Wiltshire has several significant main line railway routes passing through it: to the north is the Great Western Main Line from London...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486268545Author Clifford W. AshleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

It is over fifty years since the main line steam revival began in October 1971 with the return to steam by 6000 King George V, thanks to the efforts of Peter Prior and the help from the British Railways Board. This is not the whole story, in that the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620920008Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 536gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599693057Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Clymer PublicationsPublisher Haynes Publishing GroupWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780228856603Author Don LosierFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell Talent

Cities across the globe have been designed with a primary goal of moving people around quickly--and the costs are becoming ever more apparent. The consequences are measured in smoggy air basins, sprawling suburbs, unsafe pedestrian environments, and...

Look beyond the pretty cottages and gentle landscapes of the Cotswolds, and you will find a dark history of crime and punishment. From child thieves, poachers, conmen, prostitutes and would-be suicides to bigamists, highwaymen and murderers, the...

Despite being one of the best-known and admired rail companies in the country, by 1947 the GWR was at the lowest ebb of its entire history. Worn out by war, there had been no maintenance for six years and the government couldn't supply the steel it...

The aviation industry is a major driver of world trade. As global markets and economies are constantly evolving, practitioners and academics need more quality information and a broader perspective of aviation management rather than just silo-based...

Railways have always been at the heart of British politics, from their early beginnings in the 1830s through to the present day. And the sharpest debates have been on the issue of ownership and accountability. The book charts the railways under...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648172017Author Howard PietersieFormat HardbackPage Count 164Imprint Pietersie PublishingPublisher Pietersie PublishingWeight(grams) 467g

Dr Beeching's infamous 1963 report recommending cuts to a number of Britain's railways has long been etched into the consciousness of the British public, but a look at the rail map of Britain today reveals some survivors. These survivors avoided the chop...

This pictorial album, illustrated in colour from the 1960s to the present, is a portrait of the Limerick to Sligo railway line in its Indian Summer. The colour photography of Barry Carse allows the line to come to life on these pages reviving memories...

Drawing on a unique collection of postcards and other period memorabilia, David Marks tells the story of the Zeppelin raids during the First World War. While the German Kaiser and his military advisers hoped that the Zeppelins would strike terror into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850107644Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 536gDimensions(mm)...

Throughout history, Britain's merchant seafarers have formed a mighty force, explanding throughout the nineteenth century and reaching its peak in the 1960s. Though seemingly one body, it comprised many individual companies, each with its own traditions...

The "Big Healeys" took the motoring world by storm in the 1950s and 60s - thse powerful and fascinating cars were not only popular as production cars, but also enjoyed considerable success in rallying and racing. This book is the in-depth story...

'Inspiring leadership lessons from the sea,' Rear Admiral Robert O. Wray Jr, USN (ret), author of Saltwater LeadershipAlthough merchant ships carry 90% of the world's trade, the mariners who run them have little guidance on leadership. This can result in...

The 1954 film On the Waterfront brought to life the New York docks of the 1950s, when it was often said that a ship, usually a freighter, arrived or departed every 24 minutes, around the clock. Now, the Port of New York is handling more cargo than ever...

Presenting an account of the part played by Britain's railways during the Second World War, this book deals with operational matters and the impact of enemy action on railways. It also looks at financial arrangements, the part played by railway workshops...

This important project brings together the early histories of the development of the turbojet, turboprop and turboshaft engines for the first time. The work of twelve nations [Great Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States, Japan, France,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857944464Author Henry ConnFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Silver Link BooksPublisher Mortons Media Group

In the late 2000s, Freightliner was looking to expand its locomotive fleet towards more powerful and fuel-efficient locomotives that were compliant with the various European Union emission standards and rules. In a departure from the newest and most...

Formed in 1889 as the steamer-owning arm of the Caledonian Railway, the company continued to operate until 1973 when it merged with the David MacBrayne organization. This photographic album shows the varied ships that formed the fleet over the years and...

In the third volume of the three-part Airfields and Landing Grounds of Wales series, Ivor Jones documents the North Wales region using a variety of photographs, overheads and maps. As in the southern and western regions of Wales, most of the airfields of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853617167Author E. A. LangridgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake Publishing

Over the course of several volumes, Allen Jackson uses an array of photographs to lavishly illustrate the story of signalling in the principal constituents of the LNER - continuing here with the Great Eastern Railway. The LNER is most popularly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840338706Author Arthur W J G Ord-HumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake Publishing

This unique book about Eccles caravans is a tribute to a great and successful British caravan and motorhome manufacturing brand. Eccles was the pioneer of the caravan and motorhome of today. This book describes how the company became a major force and...