Buses, trams and commercial vehicles Books
Island Press Better Buses, Better Cities: How to Plan, Run,
Book SynopsisImagine a bus system that is fast, frequent, and reliable, what would that change about where you live? Buses can and should be the cornerstone of urban transportation. They offer affordable mobility and can connect citizens with every aspect of their lives. But in the UK, and US they have long been an afterthought in budgeting and planning. With a compelling narrative and actionable steps, Better Buses, Better Cities inspires us to fix the bus. Transport expert Steven Higashide shows us what a successful bus system looks like with real-world stories of reform, such as Houston redrawing its bus network overnight, and San Francisco revamping its boarding procedures. Higashide shows how to marshal the public in support of better buses and how new technologies can keep buses on time and make complex transit systems understandable. Higashide argues that better bus systems will create better cities for all citizens. The consequences of subpar transport services fall most heavily on vulnerable members of society. Transport systems should be planned to be inclusive and provide better service for all. These are difficult tasks that require institutional culture shifts; doing all of them requires resilient organisations and transformational leadership. Better bus service is key to making our cities better for all citizens. Better Buses, Better Cities describes how decision-makers, philanthropists, activists, and public agency leaders can work together to make the bus a win in any city.
£18.99
Amberley Publishing Crosville in Liverpool
Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of Crosville and its buses in Liverpool from the start of operations in the 1920s to closure of its depot in 1987.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The London DM and DMS Buses Two Designs Ill
Book SynopsisJIM BLAKE'S latest book on London's buses may come as a surprise, since he usually concentrated on older vehicles in the fleet. However, the unpopular, unsuccessful DMs and DMSs were still part of London Transport's history, so he recorded them too, particularly towards the end of the short working lives. Forced by central government to buy off-the-peg standard manufacturers' products, rather than their own tried and trusted designs, LT opted for Daimler Fleetlines for their first fleet of one-man-operated double-deckers. Optimistically christened Londoners when they first entered service in January 1971, they instantly became unpopular with passengers, staff and bus enthusiasts alike. Their square, box-like appearance and bland all-over red livery did not endear them to the latter. Passengers used to boarding buses immediately with fares collected or tickets checked by a conductor objected to waiting at termini until the driver appeared and opened their doors, and having to queue at
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Great Tramways Conspiracy
£23.99
Amberley Publishing Plaxton The Supreme Years
Book SynopsisA fond photographic tribute to the Supreme era of Plaxton coaches. Photographs all taken during their operating heyday.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Southdown Bristol REs
Book SynopsisA photographic history of Southdown Motor Servicesâ Bristol REs. A unique look at the beloved Southdown operator.
£14.39
Capital Transport Publishing Londons Classic Red Buses
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£23.75
Amberley Publishing Belgiums Trams and Trolleybuses
Book SynopsisWith a terrific selection of colour photographs, explore the history of Belgium's trams and trolleybuses.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Coach Travel
Book SynopsisExplore a nostalgic and lavishly illustrated look back at the history of bus and coach travel in the UK.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Scenic North Wales Bus Journeys
Book SynopsisSimon Ackers explores the bus types and operators of North Wales with stunning images of the region.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bus Breakers of the UK
Book SynopsisA second look at this popular part of the bus scene, with rare and previously unpublished photographs.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Sheffield Buses
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images documenting the interesting and varied local bus scene in Sheffield.Trade Review'The author is a well respected enthusiast publisher, and his good quality photos, two to a page in the usual Amberley style, are a good representation of the changing times.' -- PSV Circle
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Buses of Wiltshire and Dorset
Book SynopsisA fascinating illustrated overview of the evolution of the bus scene within the areas of Wiltshire and Dorset.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bournemouth Corporation Transport and Yellow Buses
Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of Bournemouth Corporation Transport and Yellow Buses from its beginnings in 1902 to its end in 2022.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Chelmsford Buses in the Twentyfirst Century
Book SynopsisThis book records the surprisingly varied bus scene in Chelmsford, one of Britainâs newest cities, since 2000.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing South Wales A National Bus Company
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Trams and Trolleybuses in Preservation
Book SynopsisThis book features a wide range of locations in Great Britain where trams and trolleybuses can be found at work or on display.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing 120 Years of Dennis Buses
Book SynopsisThis book will trace the development of Dennis in text and photographs, none of which have ever previously been published.Trade Review'The book is not a complete history but does show the variety of vehicles produced over the years.' -- PSV Circle, October 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bedford Buses and Coaches
Book SynopsisUtilising previously unpublished illustrations, Howard Berry tells the story of Bedford Buses and Coaches.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd A History of Kepstowe Freight Services Ltd.
Book SynopsisThe long-haul overland run to the old Soviet Union, prior to Perestroika, Glasnost and the collapse of communism under Gorbachov back in the 1980s and 90s, has never really been documented in a book. Other than an occasional tale of the difficulties involved verbalised in pub conversations, and passed by word of mouth to those who might be interested enough to listen, it would never see the light of day. This tome is an excellent attempt by the author, Mat Ireland, to put that lack of the written word to rights. There have been a numerous books published about the Golden Era' of overland haulage to the Middle East. But while that particular adventure was taking place, there were other frontiers' being quietly breached and explored by hauliers pursuing a different market. This book is the story of just such a transport company, Kepstowe Freight. Sometimes known as the alternative Middle East', the overland routes into the old Soviet Union have never had their story recorded in print, yet they were just as gruelling on the driver and machine as any trips to the Arabian Peninsula or Iran. Whereas most people's perception of the Middle East is all sunshine and sand, the same people's perception of Russia is often all snow and freezing temperatures. Of course, neither picture is the total truth and the overbearing heat, arid climes and loneliness of the central Russian steppes could easily rival the desertification of Syria and Iraq. Kepstowe Freight was one of the British companies pioneering these early journeys behind the Iron Curtain into the dark, scary' world of Soviet Union communism. Featuring mostly previously unseen photographs, A History of Kepstowe Freight Services Ltdrepeats drivers' recollections about their escapades and adventures into a land rarely visited by western society, and their attempts at dealing with the inherent corruption, horrendous roads and unpredictable weather along the way. It goes on to show how exponentially rapidly the country changed after its 1990 collapse, with the accompanying culture shock to the populace and especially to the transport system.
£23.99
Amberley Publishing Hants Dorset A National Bus Company
Book SynopsisAs part of the National Bus Company, Hants & Dorset Motor Service once served a large diverse area. Here is a nostalgic look back on this popular bus company.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Nottinghams Gas Buses
Book SynopsisWith 180 interesting and previously unpublished images, the author documents the city's gas-powered buses.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Scania DoubleDeckers
Book SynopsisFeaturing a wonderful array of previously unpublished photographs celebrating Scania's double-deckers.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Coach Styles 1950sâ1990s
Book SynopsisAn interesting array of fascinating images illustrate how coach styles have developed over the years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing National Express
Book SynopsisPublished in partnership with the company, this illustrated book celebrates 50 years of National Express.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Plaxton The Paramount Years
Book SynopsisA photographic tribute to Plaxton's popular Paramount years. Photographs all taken during their operating heyday.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing London Transport Buses Trams and Trolleybuses in
Book SynopsisMarking 90 years of London Transport, this selection of images celebrates its buses, trams and trolleybuses in preservation.Trade Review'It is a nice romp through the history of preservation and shows how much of the history is now available to all to see and sample.' -- PSV Circle, September 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing National Bus Company 1972â1986
Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished images celebrating this fascinating period in the history of the National Bus Company (NBC).
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Southdown Buses in Preservation
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished photographs celebrating the preserved buses of this iconic operator.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Buses in the Midlands 1990s and 2000s
Book SynopsisA photographic celebration of the local bus scene. This book looks at numerous coaching operations as they criss-cross this centrally located region.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Passengers Citizens Consumers
Book SynopsisThe history of Londonâs transport in the second half of the twentieth century from the novel perspective of the passengersâ experience.
£16.99
Amberley Publishing Arriva The Shires
Book SynopsisGary Seamarks details the vehicles operated by Arriva The Shires over the last twenty-five years throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and South Bedfordshire and into Central London.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Wrightbus StreetDeck
Book SynopsisThis is the first book ever on this particular model and only the second book on this Northern Ireland company. Compiled with the full cooperation of the company and endorsed by two leading bus industry directors. The vast majority of images contained are previously unpublished. Some of the first hydrogen powered buses included.
£24.00
Amberley Publishing Preston Buses Before and After Deregulation
Book SynopsisShowcasing rare and previously unpublished images documenting the years 1979 to 1993 in Preston's bus scene.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing National Bus Company In Transition
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images showcasing the fascinating changes in the National Bus Company in the early- and mid-1980s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Steam Lorries
Book SynopsisTitans of the road, steam lorries were a key part of the road haulage scene before the Second World War. They eventually lost out to diesel, but their romance lives on. This is their story.
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Trucks in Camera Bedford
Book SynopsisIllustrated with more than 190 photographs, this is a pictorial history of the trucks and vans manufactured during the company's first 50 years since 1931.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Todays London Buses
Book SynopsisGood quality photographs, useful to modellers.
£28.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Blackpool Streamlined Trams
Book SynopsisIn the early 1930s the tramcar in Blackpool was at a crossroads; the system needed investment in both new track and new trams whilst there was a serious threat that the 'town' routes - as elsewhere in Britain as operators faced the same challenges - might have been converted to bus operation. The appointment of Walter Luff as the new general manager was, however, to prove a turning point. Working closely with English Electric, based in nearby Preston, Luff developed a series of streamlined trams - both single-deck and double-deck - that were to revolutionise the town's tramway. By the end of 1930s, the corporation had acquired more than 100 new trams - the majority built by English Electric but with 20 coming from Brush - that ensured the survival not only of the key route along the Promenade to Fleetwood but also of the bulk of the 'town' routes. Over the next 70 years these trams were to form the cornerstone of the Blackpool system. Almost from the start, when a number were modified to cater for the changed requirements during the Second World War, many of the trams were rebuilt - into the power cars that worked with the trailers, for example, or the one-man operated cars of the early 1970s - that extended their lives and saw them outlast more modern designs. It was only with the modernisation of the Blackpool system in the first decade of the 20th century that, finally, they became largely obsolete but still, as part of the heritage fleet, they remain very much part of the contemporary Blackpool scene. This book examines the history of Blackpool's streamlined trams of the 1930s from development through to preservation.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The London 'E/1' Tram
Book SynopsisProbably the single most numerous of tramcar constructed for operation on Britain's first generation electric tramways, the London County Council's 'E/1' class had an operational history that stretched for almost 50 years. The first were produced towards the end of the first decade of the 20th century and the last were withdrawn with the conclusion of 'Operation Tramaway' - the final conversion of the once great London tramway system - in July 1952. Over the years, more than 1,000 were built for operation by the LCC with similar cars being constructed for a number of the council operated systems in the capital prior to the creation of the LPTB in July 1933\. The last batch - effectively rebuilds of single-deck cars that had once operated through the Kingsway Subway prior to its modernisation - not completed until the early 1930s. During the 1920s the LCC cars had undergone a Pullmanisation programme and, during the following decade, a number underwent the LPTB's Rehabilitation scheme. Moreover, with the removal of the restriction on the use of enclosed lower-deck vestibules, many others were converted to fully-enclosed during that decade. Although withdrawals commenced in the 1930s, as the tram system north of the river was converted to trolleybus operation, and others were lost as a result of enemy action during the war, a sizeable number survived to the system's final days. This book examines the history of this important class from development through to preservation.
£21.25
Key Publishing Ltd Bradford Trolleybuses: The Later Years and
Book SynopsisThis book follows on from Volume 1 and concludes the route history and development of the many interesting routes on the hills in Bradford. These are beautifully illustrated and show the ranges from sooty dark Victorian buildings to rural termini and the attendant changes with city redevelopment. Indeed, the redevelopment of the city in the 1960s also provides a historical pictorial backdrop to the trolleybuses seen at work in the city. The renaissance of Bradfords trolleybuses is described along with the reasons why it was such special system. After every rise, there must come a fall, and this started in Bradford soon after 1961. Whilst the future had looked good in 1960, with capital development planned, the fall and the final closure resulted from management changes, city centre development, major road changes and, finally, a definite close policy. Although the decline was a slow one, it did, however, gather momentum as final closure approached. All of the closures and attendant fleet losses are fully covered, however there is no final day' coverage, as this the book (and Volume 1) seek to principally give light to the best and peak times of the system.
£14.39
Unique Publishing Services Ltd Croydon Trams
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£11.69
Amberley Publishing ERF Lorries
Book SynopsisA wonderful collection of previously unpublished images from the first chairman of the Register ERF Society.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bus Company Service Vehicles
Book SynopsisFascinating previously unpublished images documenting these important workhorses of the bus industry.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Thames Valley Region Buses and Coaches in the
Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished photographs documenting buses and coaches around the Thames Valley during this interesting period.Trade Review'Philip has captured well this wide variety, with 180 specially selected illustrations, each with an informative caption, while the text ably sets the scene at each area examined. As these journeys were very familiar territory to this reviewer, he has no hesitation in recommending this book as a superb overview of the period.' -- Omnibus, April/ May 2023'This book will keep you absorbed as you turn the pages and marvel at the variety of rolling stock that was available to see in those days. What a good thing that Philip was recording it all for us and has found the time to put it together into a most interesting and absorbing album. It's well worth buying!' -- Broadway Bulletin, Spring 2023'In addition, chapters covering London Transport's strongholds of Staines, Kingston upon Thames, and Richmond are included and together these make this book one that should not be missed,' -- Bus Fayre, Summer 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing A Century of Preston Bus Routes
Book SynopsisWonderful photographs published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Preston buses in January 2022.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Buses in Lancashire Greater Manchester and
Book SynopsisBuses in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside is packed with quality photographs and information about this fascinating part of England.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Buses of Devon and Cornwall
Book SynopsisA fascinating illustrated overview of the evolution of the bus scene within the areas of Devon and Cornwall.
£14.39
