British Diesel Locomotives Of The 1950s And 60s

Author : Greg Morse
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784421790
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and ‘60s written by Greg Morse and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Second World War, the drive for the modernisation of Britain's railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British Rail. This beautifully illustrated book, written by an expert on rail history, charts the rise and decline of Britain's diesel-powered locomotives. It covers a period of great change and experimentation, where the iconic steam engines that had dominated for a century were replaced by a series of modern diesels including the ill-fated 'Westerns' and the more successful 'Deltics'.

Author : Greg Morse
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0747812691
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Railways in the 1950s and ’60s written by Greg Morse and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Britain moved from austerity to prosperity in the 1950s and 1960s, it became clear that British Railways needed to modernise its equipment and rationalise its network if it was to hold its own in the face of growing competition from road and air transport. After attempting to maintain pre-war networks and technology in the 1950s, a reversal of policy in the 1960s brought line closures, new liveries and the last breath of steam, as Dr Beeching and his successors strove to break even and build a new business from the old. From Britannia to the 'Blue Pullman', Evening Star to Inter-City, Greg Morse takes us through this turbulent twenty-year period, which started with drab prospects and ended with BR poised to launch the fastest diesel-powered train in the world.

Author : Greg Morse
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0747812624
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Railways in the 1950s and ’60s written by Greg Morse and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Britain moved from austerity to prosperity in the 1950s and 1960s, it became clear that British Railways needed to modernise its equipment and rationalise its network if it was to hold its own in the face of growing competition from road and air transport. After attempting to maintain pre-war networks and technology in the 1950s, a reversal of policy in the 1960s brought line closures, new liveries and the last breath of steam, as Dr Beeching and his successors strove to break even and build a new business from the old. From Britannia to the 'Blue Pullman', Evening Star to Inter-City, Greg Morse takes us through this turbulent twenty-year period, which started with drab prospects and ended with BR poised to launch the fastest diesel-powered train in the world.

Author : David Clough
Publisher : Ian Allan Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780711033733
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Rail Standard Diesels of the 1960s written by David Clough and published by Ian Allan Pub. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2005, Ian Allan Publishing published Diesel Pioneers, which provided a complete overview of the development of the early diesel classes inherited by BR and those that were developed as part of the Modernisation Plan of 1955. This lovely new book takes the subject forward and covers the standard diesel locomotive designs that were made during the early 1960s which include the Class 33s, the 37s, the 47s, the Hymeks, the Westerns and the Deltics as well as the less successful Claytons. A number of these early classes proved successful and were built in significant numbers between their introduction and the ceasing of production in the late 1960s. Many of the most productive classes were, in fact, not to arise from the Modernisation Plan but were developed from the early 1960s onwards and this book covers these in detail. The book explores the background to the development of each class and provides an extended overview of diesel locomotive development of this period. Illustrated with unseen photographs, many with colour throughout, this book will appeal to the growing numbers of diesel modellers and enthusiasts.

Author : Simon Rowley
Publisher : Trans Pennine Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0952107074
Total Pages : 1 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Fire Engines of the 1950s & '60s written by Simon Rowley and published by Trans Pennine Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 1999-08-30 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the fire appliances operated by the British fire service between nationalisation in 1948 and local government reorganisation in 1974. It begins with the vehicles inherited in 1948 and covers the products of AEC, Bedford, Commer, Dennis, ERF, Ford, Leyland and many others.

Author : David Hucknall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780752451428
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Diesel Locomotives written by David Hucknall and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid dieselisation of Britain's railways meant that many designs of locomotives were introduced from various manufacturers. Some were highly successful and generated a very enthusiastic following that continues today. "British Diesel Locomotives" is a superb collection of black-and-white photographs, supported by David Hucknall's usual meticulously researched and well-written captions that portray important locomotive classes. From the Deltics, the Warships and the Westerns to the Class 50s and 47s and even including the humble but essential multiple units, this book will remind readers of a fascinating evolutionary period for Britain's railways.

Author : Anthony P. Sayer
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN 13 : 1526742829
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Metropolitan-Vickers Type 2 Co-Bo Diesel-Electric Locomotives written by Anthony P. Sayer and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough history of the Metropolitan-Vickers locomotive, also known as “Class 28,” featuring 160 color and black & white photos. This book provides an in-depth history of the Metropolitan-Vickers diesel-electric Type 2 locomotives, more frequently known collectively as the “Co-Bo’s” due to their unusual wheel arrangement. Twenty locomotives were constructed during the late-1950s for use on the London Midland Region of British Railways. The fleet was fraught with difficulties from the start, most notably due to problems with their Crossley engines, this necessitating the need for extensive rehabilitation work during the early-1960s. Matters barely improved and the option to completely re-engine the locomotives with English Electric units was debated at length, but a downturn in traffic levels ultimately resulted in their demise by the end of 1968 prior to any further major rebuilding work being carried out. Significant quantities of new archive and personal sighting information, supported by over 180 photographs and diagrams, have been brought together to allow dramatic new insights into this enigmatic class of locomotives, including the whole debate surrounding potential re-engining, their works histories, the extended periods in storage, together with in-depth reviews of the various detail differences and liveries.

Author : Anthony P. Sayer
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526742780
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The North British Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Classes 21 & 29 written by Anthony P. Sayer and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-03-30 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive history of these unique locomotives covers everything from performance issues to sightings, detail differences and liveries. The Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Classes 21 & 29 locomotives were constructed by the North British Locomotive Company in the early 1960s. Used in the Scottish region of British Railway, they ran into numerous problems and were withdrawn from service within a decade. Due in part to their short careers, these locomotives remain something of a mystery to train enthusiasts. The scant information available on them is very often riddled with misinformation. This authoritative volume corrects the record, presenting the most comprehensive and accurate account of the NBL Classes 21 & 29. Fully illustrated with photographs and detailed line drawings, this volume offers individual locomotive histories, complete technical specifications, accident and fire damage reports, storage histories, and a complete account of their disposal at both private companies and Glasgow Works.

Author : Mick Hymans
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780750966016
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Rail Diesels written by Mick Hymans and published by History Press. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I remember how excited I was when I saw my first diesel. I was waiting for the usual West Country Class to come through Hampden Park when a Class 33 arrived instead. It was the talk of all the trainspotters at the junior school.'Author Mick Hymans' excitement soon turned to resentment as diesels replaced his beloved steam engines. They became rarer and rarer until in 1968 they disappeared altogether. Today the diesel engine enjoys a vast following in its own right. Preserved railways now run 'diesel days', steam-free days, which prove to be some of the most popular events in their calendars. Covering the whole railway system from the north of Scotland and Wales right down to Cornwall, British Rail Diesels presents a wide collection of photographs illustrating a lost world on the nation's railways.

Author : Gavin W. Morrison
Publisher : Opc
ISBN 13 : 9780860936091
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power of The 60s written by Gavin W. Morrison and published by Opc. This book was released on 2007-11-29 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As they enter the twilight of their careers, this is a detailed pictorial survey of the last main line diesel locomotives constructed for British Rail and the last such locomotives constructed in Britain.