Buses, trams and commercial vehicles Books
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Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished photographs documenting buses and coaches around the Thames Valley during this interesting period.Trade Review'Philip has captured well this wide variety, with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 Jersey Buses
Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished photographs documenting the unique part of the UK bus scene on the island of Jersey.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Buses in East Yorkshire
Book SynopsisA terrific selection of previously unpublished photographs documenting the local bus scene in East Yorkshire.
£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 RM70 â Seventy Years of a London Icon
Book SynopsisMalcolm Batten illustrates the story of the Routemaster, instantly recognisable as the typical London bus, as it celebrates its seventy-year anniversary in 2024.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Preserved Tramcars in Britain
Book SynopsisRoyston Morrisâ vibrant images feature those tramcars that have been preserved (in one form or another) and can be seen across Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Midland Fox
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£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
Pen & Sword Books The London Mini and Midi Bus Types
Book SynopsisLondon Passenger Transport Board inherited a number of small buses from various independent operators during the early 1930s, followed by the introduction of the Leyland Cub around the same period. The introduction of the big-bus policy saw many of the small buses withdrawn from service. The 1950s saw the introduction of the GS-class Guy Special for use on the lightly-trafficked country routes. More smaller buses entered the London Transport fleet in the form of the Ford Transit and Bristol LH / LHS saloons. The mid-1980s saw a resurgence in small-bus operation as a cost-cutting exercise. Many new types entered service with London Buses Limited and other independent operators. The introduction of these minibuses saw a number of new services introduced to serve previously unserved areas of London. However, the success of these small buses led to their replacement by the larger Dennis Dart midibus. Whilst the introduction of varying lengths of Darts catered for many of London's needs, ot
£28.00
Amberley Publishing AEC Lorries
AEC Lorries explores the story of lorry use in the last fifty years, showing the diverse use of the vehicles and their configurations for many different types of work, with a focus on one of the great British manufacturers – AEC. AEC lorries have always been held in high esteem at home and abroad because of their powerful engines, and relative simplicity. They were to be found in many large and small fleets, capable of any type of work. A large proportion of AEC production was exported, particularly to British Commonwealth countries, where they endured hostile climates, severe overloading, and abuse on poor roads; nevertheless, they remained as good working equipment. It has been said by many in the transport sector that, if AEC engines had been developed, rather than other types within the British Leyland range, AEC vehicles would have become a range of lorries and buses that were second to none. Lorries are now the lifeblood of the nation and, without them, our lives would be much less rich. Railways have always been of great interest, but road transport, in its many forms and diverse liveries, has become an object of enthusiastic interest. This book looks to explore one of the most iconic and recognisable brands of British roads, using 180 rare and unpublished images.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Volvo Lorries
Book SynopsisLavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished photographs, Volvo Lorries traces their history in Britain from the early F86 imports of the 1960s to the FH16 750 bhp fleet flagships seen on the roads today.
£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
Amberley Publishing Volvo Buses and Coaches
It seems impossible to think that a company who imported their first passenger vehicle into Britain in 1972 would, less than twenty years later, take over what was once Britain’s largest passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturer. It is a testament to the quality of Volvo’s products that they are one of the most popular chassis on the road today. Covering Volvo from their entry into the UK market, this book gives an overview of all the models to enter the UK market. With a brief description of each chassis type and 180 photographs, all in colour and with informative captions, it showcases Volvo’s products in their operating heyday.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing West Yorkshire Independents Since Deregulation
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images of West Yorkshire's independent bus scene since deregulation.
£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
Pen & Sword Books Ltd London Transport Buses in the 1960s
Book SynopsisThe author provides informative captions for each of the photographs, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the vehicles, the routes they are working, and the area they serve.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Northampton's Trams and Buses: A Journey Through
Book SynopsisNorthampton, the county town of Northamptonshire, is rich in transport history. 1880 saw several tram routes commence operation within the Northampton Borough, being operated by the Northampton Street Tramway Company. After this, public transport in the town began to develop. The tram network being electrified in 1901\. The 1910s saw a number of independent bus operators begin to link Northampton with the surrounding villages, introducing motor bus operation into the town. Over the years, Northampton has been home to numerous independent bus and coach operators. Two major operators also served the town, Northampton Corporation Transport (later Northampton Transport and First Northampton) and United Counties / Stagecoach Midlands. Northampton's Trams and Buses explores the development of the tram network within Northampton, as well as exploring how bus services in the Northampton, Wootton, Hardingstone and Moulton areas of Northamptonshire have developed from the early 1900s to 2021.
£25.60
Discovery Walking Guides Ltd Madeira Bus and Touring Map
Book SynopsisMadeira Bus & Touring Map - 8th Edition. Madeira's most popular map has been updated for its 8th edition. Madeira Island road map, at 60k scale, based on our latest Madeira Tour & Trail Map (40k scale) is combined with a Greater Funchal Street Plan showing the horario publico Funchal bus service. We have our 'Funchal Hotel Locator' index of over 60 hotels so that you can quickly find where your Funchal hotel is located. Timetable details for the country bus services operated by SAM Buses, Rodoeste Buses, Transportes Publicos Interurbana Service and Automoveis do Canico. This is a big map, 840mm by 600mm, printed on top quality map paper by one of the UK's top map printers. If you don't need the off - tarmac detail of our Madeira Tour & Trail Map then our Madeira Bus & Touring Map 8th Edition contains all the information you need for planning your touring around the 'Garden Isle' by bus or hire car.
£999.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Bolton, SLT, Wigan and
Book SynopsisAt the peak of Britain''s first generation tramways, it was possible to travel by tram all the way from Pier Head at Liverpool to the Pennines in Rochdale. Amongst the chain of tramways that formed these links were the services that operated in Bolton, St Helens, Wigan and the company lines controlled by South Lancashire Tramways.
£8.99
Key Publishing Ltd Yorkshire Dales Buses: West Yorkshire Road Car
Book SynopsisThe West Yorkshire Road Car Company's routes from Skipton and Ilkley up into Wharfedale, Wensleydale and Swaledale are some of the most scenic in Great Britain, and they are captured in this volume of historic bus photographs, taken from the 1950s to the 1970s by some of the finest photographers in their field. Using his first-hand knowledge of West Yorkshire's network, Stuart Emmett takes the reader on a journey in Upper Wharfedale, passing by countless sheep farms along the grass-patched limestone river valleys as he goes from hamlets and small villages like Grassington to market towns like Skipton and Otley, and the spa town of Ilkley. The enduring Yorkshire landscape, which has been used for many films and TV programmes, such as Calendar Girls, All Creatures Great and Small and Emmerdale, complements the little-changed street scenes and villages to give a fascinating backdrop to this captivating collection of more than 170 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished or have rarely been seen in print.
£14.39
Key Publishing Ltd London's Advert Buses
Book SynopsisA fixture of London Transport in the 1970s, the all-over advert bus was relaunched by the modern Transport for London (TfL) at the turn of the century, and since then the concept has exploded. With each year that passes, hundreds of London buses are adorned with intricate and imaginative adverts printed on durable vinyl. The easily removable nature of this material means that buses can swap adverts quickly whenever one advertising contract ends and another begins. Some vehicles may thus carry up to four adverts in any one calendar year. The characteristic New Bus for London, aka 'Borismaster', designed specifically for London needs, has proved to be the most prolific carrier of these adverts. The majority of the thousand-strong fleet of TfL-owned buses, which are divided among several operators, have carried such ads in their decade in service. Most older double-deck types have also been treated to adverts, generally omitting the front and latterly concentrating on in-house publicity for TfL's own services and fare bulletins. This book contains more than 230 previously unpublished colour photographs of the fast-changing all-over advert scene on London's buses, covering an enormous variety of subjects including fashion, food and drink, technology, entertainment, travel, property and even dating.
£15.29
Stenlake Publishing Belfast's Lost Tramways
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£8.99
Stenlake Publishing Cumbria Buses: Barrow in Furness - 1948 to 1989
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£11.35
Stenlake Publishing Holidays Busman working on the Western SMT 196972
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£12.30
Capital Transport Publishing Southdown Style
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£18.95
Mortons Media Group Leeds in the Age of the Tram 1950- 59
Book SynopsisThis volume features the street scenes, fashions, road vehicles, adverts, street furniture and of course the trams of Leeds 50 years ago. Over 150 black and white photographs will revive strong memories of times past.
£13.49
Mortons Media Group Trams & Recollections : Dundee 1956
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£10.79
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Leeds East
Book SynopsisThis volume examines in detail the later history of the system from the outbreak of war in September 1939 through the developments of the 1940s to the period of conversion from the early 1950s, as well as concentrating on routes that served the eastern side of the city, such as those to Temple Newsam, Middleton, Gipton and Hunslet.
£8.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Todays London Buses
Book SynopsisGood quality photographs, useful to modellers.
£26.25
Capital Transport Publishing Served by Southdown
Book SynopsisIn 2020, Capital Transport arranged the scanning ofover 500 Southdown bus negatives of Peter Mitchell taken in the 1950s and1960s. The best of these form the bulk of the images in this beautiful volumeproduced for Heathfield Publishing.
£33.25
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Transit Tourism
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£27.74
Stenlake Publishing The Peak Forest Tramway
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£13.25
Stenlake Publishing The Giants Causeway Tramway X2
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£15.15
Unique Publishing Services Ltd The Tramways of Hong Kong
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£13.49
Amberley Publishing Buses of Malta
Book SynopsisFascinating previously unpublished photographs of the Malta's bus scene - with a major UK influence.
£14.39
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 Tankers on British Roads
Book SynopsisWith rare and previously unpublished photographs, explore a variety of road tankers in Great Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Fairground Lorries
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of rare and previously unpublished images, this book offers a fascinating pictorial record of fairground lorries in the UK.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bus Company Training Vehicles
Book SynopsisA wonderful tribute to an unheralded part of the nation's bus network with a variety of trainers and service vehicles.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Buses and Coaches in Wales 1980 to 2001
Book SynopsisWith previously unpublished photographs documenting the bus and coach scene during this period within Wales.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Bus and Coach Today
Book SynopsisAn extremely colourful and diverse look at some of the buses and coaches that can be found around the world.
£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 Commercial Vehicles Built Before 1960
Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished photographs documenting pre-1960 commercial vehicles, including lorries and trucks.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing North East Buses Today
Book SynopsisExplore this wonderful selection of photographs documenting the north-east England's bus scene today.
£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 Touring by Bus and Coach
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of photographs, take a colourful look at the buses and coaches used on touring holidays.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing On Trial Bus and Coach Demonstrators
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of fascinating photographs, take a colourful look back at bus and coach demonstrators.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Use of Vinyls on Buses and Coaches
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of photographs, take a colourful look at the use of vinyl branding on buses and coaches.
£14.39
