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Changing Railways of Britain
From Steam to Diesel and Electric
Av Paul Hurley, Phil Braithwaite
Inbunden, 2019
288 kr
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After steam finished on the main line on 11 August 1968, something had to take its place; something modern, less difficult to maintain, and that was a natural progression. ‘Modernisation’ was the word. British Railways – and later privatised companies – developed other methods of providing power. …
Remembering Steam
The End of British Rail Steam in Photographs
Av Paul Hurley, Phil Braithwaite
Häftad, 2021
247 kr
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Over fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist: the last ‘official’ date was 11 August 1968. At the time, British Railways’ plan was that this was to be the end of steam traction – although a special dispensation was given for Britannia Class 4-6-2 No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell to …
Sir William A. Stanier FRS
The Working Life of a Man of Steel
Av Phil Braithwaite, Paul Hurley
Häftad, 2025
221 kr
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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 & …
