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57 produkter
A4 Pacific Locomotives
Inbunden, 2016
260 kr
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The 'A4' class of Pacific locomotives, designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London & North Eastern Railway in the 1930s, was arguably the most distinctive and most famous type of steam locomotive built in Britain. Their streamlined design not only reflected the art deco and modernist style of the …
Racing in Doncaster
Häftad, 2009
201 kr
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Racing in Doncaster contains a fascinating selection of photographs, charting the ups and downs of this historic course. Famous races, horses, jockeys and trainers can all be found here, along with much detail about the St Leger, Doncaster’s most celebrated and lucrative race of all. Peter Tuffrey …
Gresley's A3s
Inbunden, 2016
288 kr
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Nigel Gresley built his Pacific class of locomotives to deal with increasing demands from passenger traffic. Some Pacifics started as Class A1s but were eventually rebuilt to Class A3 specifications. Others were built as A3s from the outset. Suffice to say the A3s underwent a number of significant …
Sand House
A Victorian Marvel Revisited
Av Richard Bell, Peter Tuffrey
Häftad, 2010
198 kr
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The majority of South Yorkshire's twenty-first century residents are oblivious to the unique and fascinating Sand House that graced Doncaster from the mid-1850s until the Second World War. It was created by excavating the ground from around a massive block of sandstone and then hollowing out rooms …
Doncaster's Collieries
Häftad, 2011
214 kr
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Born in Doncaster in the 1950s, Peter Tuffrey grew up with the collieries around him: Yorkshire Main at Edlington, Denaby, Cadeby, Rossington and Askern. Although it might have seemed that things would never change, they did, and Peter has now compiled Doncaster's Collieries to commemorate this …
Yorkshire People & Coal
Häftad, 2012
188 kr
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Yorkshire People & Coal is the third title in Peter Tuffrey's Yorkshire People series, featuring photographs from the Yorkshire Post's picture archives. This volume makes use of the wealth of pictures and information held in the Yorkshire Post's archives on the county's long association with coal. …
Cock O The North
Gresley'S Bold Experiment
Häftad, 2018
357 kr
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On 22 May 1934 a zenith of locomotive construction in the UK was reached when an enormous new locomotive entered traffic for the London & North Eastern Railway Company. The impressive engine was P2 Class no. 2001 Cock o' the North and it was painstakingly erected to the designs of eminent …
The East Coast Main Line 1939-1959
Av Peter Tuffrey, B. W. L. Brooksbank
Häftad, 2022
232 kr
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In this second and final volume, the whole of the East Coast Main Line between King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waverley stations is examined closely, with a particular emphasis on the ways and structures: the line, stations, connections, yards, and other physical features. Interposed are accounts of the …
Last Years Of North West Steam
Inbunden, 2019
232 kr
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The Last Years of North West Steam contains over 250 stunning colour and black and white pictures that document the steam era drawing to a close in North West England. The area is taken as Crewe to Chester in the south and Carlisle in the north, visiting places in between such as Manchester, …
Southern Steam 1948-1967
Inbunden, 2020
225 kr
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Southern Region Steam 1948-1967 contains over 250 stunning colour and black and white photographs of steam locomotives working across much of the South of England.Many areas of interest are featured, including: Eastleigh; Dover; Southampton; Brighton; Guildford; Exeter; Plymouth; Guildford; …
Yorkshire Steam 1948-1968
Inbunden, 2020
227 kr
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Yorkshire Steam mainly takes a look at the 1948-1967 period when steam traction came to an end on the mainline railways.Over 250 superb colour and black and white images evoke a bygone era across the county. A number of the major cities and towns are documented, such as Leeds, Sheffield, York, …
Gresley's B17s
Inbunden, 2021
252 kr
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Gresley's B17s explores the career of this steam locomotive passenger class from its introduction in 1928 to withdrawal in1960Designed by the London & North Eastern Railway's world-renowned Chief Mechanical Engineer Sir Nigel Gresley, theengines were predominantly employed in East Anglia - an area …
British Guitarists 1952-1972
Electric Pioneers
Inbunden, 2023
392 kr
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Featuring legendary and inspirational guitarists and the equipment they used. This fully illustrated, beautifully produced hardback explores the history of the pioneering British guitarists – their background, career and equipment. Includes many exclusive interviews.From the mid-20th century, no …
Leeds: Changing Places
Inbunden, 2017
176 kr
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Modern Leeds is a vibrant, bustling city. A shopper's paradise, its broad streets and modern shopping centres offer the latest tastes and favourite brands. It is also a major UK hub of finance and commerce. In many ways, it has always been so. Leeds has a knack for being a savvy city, keeping apace …
Peppercorn's Pacifics
Inbunden, 2017
288 kr
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Arthur Henry Peppercorn, OBE (29 January 1889 - 3 March 1951) was the last Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London and North Eastern Railway. Peppercorn finished several projects which were started by his predecessor Edward Thompson, but most popular were his LNER Peppercorn Class A1 and the …
London Midland Steam 1948 to 1966
Inbunden, 2018
232 kr
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The book concentrates on the London Midland Region in the final years of steam traction covering the period 1948 to 1966. All major London Midland Region towns and cities are represented.- A fascinating collection of hithertounpublished black and white photographs by former Senior British Medical …
Last Years of West Midlands Steam
Inbunden, 2021
232 kr
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Bringing together around 5,000 square miles of land, the West Midlands region boasted a diverse system of railways. These ranged from the main lines connecting the north and south of Britain to small branches, as well as cross-country routes and local lines.The Last Years of West Midlands Steam …
Thompson's B1s
Inbunden, 2021
282 kr
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The B1 Class 4-6-0 locomotive was Edward Thompson's most enduring design. Built from 1942-1952, the class totalled 410 examples and was a familiar sight across former London & North Eastern Railway territory.Thompson's B1s presents many of the engines at work in the LNER and BR periods through 230 …
Scottish Steam 1948-1967
Inbunden, 2022
225 kr
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Comprising one-third of the land mass of mainland Britain, Scotland provided a diverse background for railway photographers to record the end of steam. As dieselisation radiated northward from Southern England, the country became a refuge for locomotives and many enthusiasts rushed with their …
Last Years of London Steam
Inbunden, 2022
232 kr
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The heart of the British railway system was London. Traffic was drawn and dispersed to places in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and all over England, not forgetting the intense suburban services for commuters to the capital. As a result, the area was fascinating for the rail enthusiast owing to the …
North East Steam 1948-1968
Inbunden, 2022
232 kr
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Once the industrial heartland of Britain, North East England had a bustling network of railways. Whether on the East Coast Main Line, local branches or industrial tracks, there was much of interest for the railway enthusiast.Over 200 colour and black-and-white photographs are presented here at a …
Gresley's D49s
Inbunden, 2022
288 kr
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Gresley's D49s follows the career of this important class which ran in service between 1927 and 1961.Introduced by the London & North Eastern Railway for intermediate passenger trains, the engines were designed by the world-renowned locomotive designer Sir Nigel Gresley. Some of the class members …
Bonique
Häftad, 2022
103 kr
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Investigative journalist Terry Nelson is divorced, depressed and disillusioned. He has abandoned his career to smoke copious amounts of crack cocaine and engage in meaningless sex in order to reach ‘pleasure’s cutting edge’. Obsessed with the beautiful yet vapid Paula, Terry is soon drawn into a …
East of England Steam 1948-1963
Inbunden, 2023
255 kr
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One of the first areas to see the end of steam was the East of England – around 120 years after the first steam locomotives ran. Over this period, a rich history was developed through the construction of the various routes, the engines used and services offered.East of England Steam 1948-1963 …
Stanier's Jubilees
Inbunden, 2023
310 kr
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Sir William A. Stanier’s ‘Jubilee’ 5XP 4-6-0 Class served as the backbone of passenger services for the London Midland & Scottish Railway – as well as the successor London Midland Region of British Railways – for a number of years. Despite initial design flaws, the class went on to be well-liked by …
Last Years of South West Steam
Inbunden, 2023
260 kr
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In South West England a rich railway history was developed through the construction of various routes, the steam locomotives used and services offered.Last Years of South West Steam looks at the region in the 1950s and 1960s as steam traction came to an end. This is done using 230 evocative colour …
Glorious Years of the LMS
London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Inbunden, 2023
316 kr
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One hundred years have passed from the formation of the largest British railway company – the London Midland & Scottish Railway. This was also the biggest transport concern in the world at the time. The LMSR was able to serve passengers and customers to a high standard up to the Second World War. …
Glorious Years of the GWR
Great Western Railway
Inbunden, 2024
316 kr
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The Great Western Railway’s first train ran on the Broad Gauge during 1838 and thereafter the company developed an esteemed reputation amongst travellers and enthusiasts alike.The Glorious Years of the GWR looks at the early days of the Broad Gauge to the conversion to Standard Gauge and the …
North East Railways
From Steam to Modern Traction
Inbunden, 2025
260 kr
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Following the announcement of British Railways' Modernisation Plan in 1955, a transitional period existed where steam engines operated alongside new diesel and electric forms of motive power.North East England was particularly affected as diesel locomotives came to work the area's expresses and …
Glorious Years of the Southern Railway
Inbunden, 2025
316 kr
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The Southern Railway was the smallest of the ‘Big Four’ companies created by the Railways Act 1921. Yet, this was not a hindrance, rather a benefit which helped the SR become one of the more innovative of the group.The Glorious Years of the Southern Railway looks at the company over the period …
