Buses, trams and commercial vehicles Books
Key Publishing Ltd Bristol Lodekka
Book SynopsisLodekkas first appeared in service during a period when the passenger-transport industry was enjoying a peak in popularity. Passenger numbers were among their highest ever in the provinces, and most members of society relied on public transport for journeys to and from work or school, or for leisure activities. The Lodekka was supplied only to state-owned transport operators, as a result of sales restrictions imposed on the manufacturer, yet some 5,217 examples were built between 1949 and 1968, making it one of the most familiar British double-deck bus types throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s. This book, which features a huge variety of photographs, including a number of official views which will be of great interest to modellers and enthusiasts alike, recalls a period when Bristol Lodekkas not only formed the mainstay of many provincial bus fleets but also one in which company liveries were closely associated with specific areas of the country. It gives a colourful look at the life and times of the Bristol Lodekka, portraying it in different liveries and locations as it worked the country with a variety of operators.
£13.49
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Ireland: Belfast
Book SynopsisThe first volume in the Lost Tramways of Ireland series features the history of the Belfast system, including its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, its conversion to electric traction in the early 20th century, its role in two World Wars, the conversion of the network to bus and trolleybus operation from the late 1940s and the system''s eventual demise in 1954.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Scotland: Glasgow South
Book SynopsisThe first of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city''s impressive network from its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, through the early years of electrification and expansion during the first decades of the 20th century through to World War II. The book focuses on locations in the southern half of the city.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Scotland: Glasgow North
Book SynopsisThe second of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city''s network from the immediate post-war years, through the 1950s to the early 1960s when the final services were operated. This volume focuses on locations in the northern half of the city.
£8.99
Amberley Publishing Londons Gemini Buses
Book SynopsisA wonderful collection of 180 photographs, some previously unpublished, celebrating the London's Gemini Buses.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bury Corporation Transport
Book SynopsisTerrific previously unpublished photos telling the story of Bury Corporation Transport buses prior to being absorbed into SELNEC.Trade Review'An interesting book relating to a lesser know municipal operator, it can be recommended to all enthusiasts.' -- Bus Fayre, Summer 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Blackpool to Fleetwood by Tram
Book SynopsisA photographic celebration of the famous Blackpool trams. This book features a wide cross-section of trams which have operated at the seaside resort over the past forty years.
£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 Buses of Berkshire and Hampshire
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Traveller Homes
Book SynopsisA unique look at alternative lifestyles and the vehicles travellers have created.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing DAF Lorries
Book SynopsisBill Reid explores DAF lorries.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Ford Transit
Book SynopsisThe full inside story of the iconic Ford Transit by an acknowledged expert
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Midland Red Coaches
Book SynopsisDavid Harvey explores the coaches of the iconic Midland Red company.
£15.29
Amberley Publishing British Tipper Lorries
Book SynopsisTipper lorries have been part and parcel of road transport since the beginnings of the age of motor vehicles. A fascinating photographic record of tipper lorries in Great Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bristol RE Buses and Coaches
Book SynopsisA nostalgic collection of photographs of this iconic bus illustrating the Bristol RE in service from 1970 to 1994 in England and North Wales.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The London Volvo B7TL
Book SynopsisAt the turn of the century Volvo found itself in a three-way tussle with Dennis and DAF to design and produce Britain's first low-floor double-deck buses. The resulting B7TL was later into service in London than its competitors, but quickly caught up to achieve parity with the Dennis Trident. Two lengths were available and three bodies, by Alexander, Plaxton and East Lancs. Between them, London's TfL-contracted London bus operators took over two thousand Volvo B7TLs between 2000 and 2006, after which noise problems obliged Volvo to develop the B9TL and its later B5LH hybrid. The Volvo B7TLs saw sterling service in the capital for two decades, with the last leaving service in the first week of 2021.
£28.00
Safe Haven Books Routemasters of the Universe
Book SynopsisThe last Routemaster to ply a proper London bus route retired to the garage back in 2005. But over 15 years later, this indestructible bus still pops up everywhere! It's just that nowadays merely in London Routemasters are wedding buses, Ghost Buses, afternoon tea buses, mobile yoghurt stalls on the South Bank... And elsewhere, all over the world, they have found new homes and been put to the most unlikely but serendipitous uses. So now, Harry Rosehill catalogues all the possible uses of a Routemaster bus, from a tea room in Essex to promoting a circus in Russia to an office in Bermuda, from offering bra-fitting facilities to a history of the potato, not to mention making history during the Iraq War as a Human Shield in Baghdad. Along the way he explains how Routemasters were built to last so long, why they've become so cherished, and footbrake valves are so hard to come by. Funny, surprising and touching, Routemasters of the Universe is an alternative history of a true London icon, and a celebration of ingenuity, determination and the sheer variety of human life.Trade Review'The sort of book to share your bus interests with "normal" people', Buses magazine; 'A great little book! Buy it!' Sir Peter Hendy; ‘Probably three-quarters of the stories are ones that you wouldn’t expect, and quite a few will have you sitting up in surprise. In that, it’s an informative and at times, an uplifting tale of how people will find the most unexpected ways of using what they have available to them,’ IanVisits
£12.34
Stenlake Publishing Perth's Trams and Early Buses
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£999.99
Stenlake Publishing Hebble Motor Services Limited: Halifax & Bradford
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£999.99
Stenlake Publishing Pennine Motor Services, Skipton: from 1925 to
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£26.96
Stenlake Publishing Phillips of Shiptonthorpe: School bus operators
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£12.30
The Crowood Press Ltd Ford Transit: Fifty Years
Book SynopsisA commemorative history of fifty years of the iconic Ford Transit van, from the launch of the first-generation Transit in 1965, right up to the present day. Covering the full range of Transit models and with over three hundred photographs (including previously unpublished pictures from Ford's picture archive), Ford Transit - Fifty Years is an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in this world-beating commercial vehicle. Written by acknowledged Ford Transit expert Peter Lee, the book covers the development era - light commercial vehicles in the 1950s, the 'Project Redcap' prototypes and the first Transit. Production and development of all eight generations and variants of Transits are also covered, including custom vans, camper vans, minibuses and special vehicle options. Specification guides, awards, sales figures are all included as well as marketing worldwide. Finally, there are interviews with designers, engineers and Ford employees, along with owners' experiences. The Transit has and continues to receive numerous awards, voted 'International Van of the Year' in 2001 and 2013. With the 2014 launch of the all-new two-tonne Transit and its pioneering technology, this looks to be only the first fifty years of the Ford Transit story.
£22.50
Mortons Media Group London Buses a Living Heritage: Fifty Years of
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£999.99
The Crowood Press Ltd The Commer Story
Book SynopsisThe Commer Story charts the evolution and history of one of Britain’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturers. This fascinating book is not just the history of one vehicle marque, but the story of a company that underwent several name changes, as it acquired and was acquired by several other companies, whilst creating some of the world’s most innovative commercial vehicles over a continuous ninety-year manufacturing period. Truly a history of the company and its people, as well as its products, The Commer Story provides this famous firm at last with a well-deserved tribute. Well researched and lavishly illustrated, no commercial vehicle enthusiast will want to be without it.Trade ReviewReview from Classic Car Weekly 3/7/02 "Whether you are a devoted fan of classic commercials, or are just a general classic fan you cannot fail to be intrigued by this great tale."Review from Classics magazine August 2002 "...commercial vehicle enthusiasts will enjoy this."
£26.96
Key Publishing Ltd LEDGARDS OF LEEDS BUSES: Britain’s Buses Series,
Book SynopsisSamuel Ledgard, the legendary founder and owner of the bus operator based in Leeds, started out running a pub in 1896. However, he soon branched out into catering, for which transport was needed and so, in 1912, he bought a lorry along with an interchangeable coach body and started services to the seaside resorts of Scarborough and Blackpool in 1913. Though the First Word War stopped expansion, in 1920 the coastal runs were resumed and Ledgard grew, purchasing many local bus operators. After Samuel's death in 1952, his son started a new policy of buying mainly second-hand buses - in the next 15 years only 13 new vehicles were bought, but over 170 second-hand ones joined the fleet. Focusing on the 1950s and 60s, this nostalgic look at the iconic Ledgard takes the reader on a trip down memory lane. Starting with a brief history of the buses themselves and their routes, it then goes on to examine the fleet, covering not only buses from London's Daimler fleet which ran on all but two of the double-decker routes, but also the single deckers and low-bridge double deckers. Using a variety of images, with illustrative captions, this book not only rekindles memories for those fortunate enough to have known Ledgards but also gives an insight into these charming vehicles for the many others who were never able to experience Ledgards first hand.
£13.49
Key Publishing Ltd York Independents: Western Operators: Western
Book SynopsisThe city of York stands at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss on flat arable land called the Vale of York, which is bordered to the west by the Pennines, to the northeast by the North York Moors and to the east by the rolling Yorkshire Wolds. Outside the city are many beautiful small country villages and bus operators were needed to provide services linking these local villages and towns with York, especially on market days. Consequently, routes were very rural, and besides catering for the traditional market day shoppers, they often carried a considerable volume of passengers to work in York. This book, the follow-on to York Independent: Eastern Stage Bus Operators, tells the story of stage bus companies, including Hopes Motor Services, Hutchinson Brothers, Reliance Motor Services, G E Sykes & Son and Majestic of Cawood, who operated from the west of York. Including over 150 photographs, many in color, it shows how most of the companies covered started out as family-based operators running a service to the nearest local market town before expanding to offer excursions and private hires. It also shows how changes to the way of life, including the growth of car ownership, eventually killed off the majority of them.
£13.49
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: London North East
Book SynopsisOne of four volumes covering the history of electric tramcar operation in London; concentrating on the routes to the north-east. The system in this area was largely the result of development by a number of local authorities such as Ilford and West Ham corporations and was converted largely to trolley bus operation in the years leading to 1940.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: London North West
Book SynopsisOne of four volumes to cover the history of electric tramcar operation in London. It concentrates on those routes to the North and North-west of the River Thames an area largely dominated by by the Metropolitan Electric Tramways. The bulk of this area saw its tramways largely converted to trolley bus operation during the 1930s.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: London South West
Book SynopsisThis was the area that witnessed the London United Tramway''s early trolleybus routes as well as operations of Croydon Corporation. Although many of the routes were to be converted before the outbreak of war in September 1939, a number were to survive right through until the final conversion of the system between 1950 and 1952.
£8.99
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Ireland: Dublin
Book SynopsisIn the second volume in the Lost Tramways series to feature Ireland, the history of the trams that served Dublin and its environs are recalled.
£7.64
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. New York Subways and Stations 19701990
£27.74
Island Press Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for
Book SynopsisTransportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the US face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities and cede to the automobile? In Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities, transportation expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering. She calls for new thinking and more diverse leadership to create transportation networks that connect people to jobs, education, opportunities, and to each other. Inclusive Transportation is a vision for change and a new era of transportation planning. Davis explains why centring people in transportation decisions requires a great shift in how transportation planners and engineers are trained, how they communicate, the kind of data they collect, and how they work as professional teams. She examines what “equity” means for a transportation project, which is central to changing how we approach and solve problems to create something safer, better, and more useful for all people. Davis aims to disrupt the status quo of the transportation industry. She urges transportation professionals to reflect on past injustices and elevate current practice to do the hard work that results in more than an idea and a catchphrase. Inclusive Transportation is a call to action and a practical approach to reconnecting and shaping communities based on principles of justice and equity.Table of ContentsForeword by tamika l. butler Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Transportation is Personal Chapter 2: Equity is more than a Baseball Graphic Chapter 3: Should there be a War on Cars? Chapter 4: Power, Influence, and the Complexity of People Chapter 5: Bringing People and Planning Together Chapter 6: The Task Ahead: Where the Hard Work Continues Acknowledgments Notes About the Author
£20.89
Capital Transport Publishing Routemaster Handbook
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£18.95
The History Press Ltd Discovering Britains First Railways
Book SynopsisDiscovering Britain’s First Railways is devoted to the history, rediscovery and exploration of Britain’s first railways, examining its network of over 1,500 miles of horse-drawn tramroads and waggonways.
£9.49
Fonthill Media LLc San Francisco's Magnificent Streetcars
Book SynopsisSan Francisco's first cable car line opened in 1873. The successful development of the electric streetcar by Frank Sprague in 1888 plus the 1906 San Francisco earthquake resulted in the decline of the cable car system. Concerned that the cable car system would vanish, San Francisco resident Friedel Klussmann rallied public support to save the cars. The 1982 shutdown of the cable car lines for their rebuilding led to Trolley Festivals beginning in 1983 until 1987 using a variety of historic streetcars on Market Street.Those successful festivals resulted in rebuilding the streetcar track on Market Street and the establishment of the F streetcar line in 1995 using Presidents' Conference Committee streetcars purchased from Philadelphia and refurbished in a variety of paint schemes that represented cities that once had streetcar service. In addition, the line features vintage Peter Witt streetcars from Milan, Italy; a boat like streetcar from England; and other unique cars. During 2000, the F line was extended to Fisherman's wharf and has become one of the most successful streetcar lines in the United States. This book is a photographic essay of "San Francisco's Magnificent Streetcars" along with its historic cable cars and hill climbing trolley coaches.
£18.04
Fox Chapel Publishers International ERF B C, CP & E-Series at Work
Book SynopsisPatrick Dyer's eighth book in the 'at work' series takes the reader on a journey with ERF, England's last independent truck manufacturer, between the years 1975 and 1993 with the B, C, CP and E-series trucks that the Sandbach based company produced in the face of overwhelming competition from foreign manufacturers.Apart from the renowned economy, reliability and longevity of the products, the B, C, CP and E-series truck ranges were all linked by the remarkable SP cab, which combined a steel cage with bolt on SMC panels. The system was so revolutionary that ERF patented it. The low cost of design and manufacture allowed it to update and improve its cabs with each series.ERF B, C, CP & E-series at Work draws on over 200 fine photographs from the manufacturer and trucking enthusiasts, which combine with the informative text to tell the remarkable story of these ERF products through some of the most turbulent years of the company's existence.
£15.96
Capital Transport Publishing Country Buses: 1933-1949: v. 1
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£28.50
Capital Transport Publishing Stopping Car to Fleetwood: The Story of the
Book SynopsisThe result of over fifty years’ research, this book celebrates the 120th anniversary of the opening of Britain’s most successful tramway - the eight-mile Tramroad between Blackpool and Fleetwood. Opened in 1898, the line consistently paid a 6½% dividend before being bought by Blackpool Corporation in 1920, and is still running today as part of the resort’s world-famous tramway. Written by the foremost authority on Blackpool trams, the book is illustrated by over 240 black-and-white and colour photographs plus numerous maps and plans.
£33.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd London's Buses, 1979-1994: The Capital's Bus
Book SynopsisIn 1979, fresh from its general election victory, the Conservative government began formulating plans to deregulate bus services and privatise the companies operating them in England, Scotland and Wales. London was not to be excluded, so from the outset, London Buses was broken up into several areas and from 1985, a tendering system was introduced which permitted other operators to bid for the routes. Opposition from the Labour group at the Greater London Council had to be dealt with -eventually achieved by abolishing it in 1986\. However, as each subsequent year passed, promises that deregulation was coming were not met. In late 1992, the privatisation timetable was set, and was ultimately completed at the end of 1994\. The issue of deregulation never resurfaced. Copiously illustrated with over 270 photographs, virtually all of which are being published for the first time, this is the story of London Buses over those sixteen tumultuous years. To give greater context to the narrative, annual vehicle acquisition listings show how purchasing policy changed over the period; important route changes, tendering gains and losses and a fleet list for the entire period are also included.
£22.50
Mortons Media Group Buses, Coaches Trolleybuses, Trains &
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£10.18
Capital Transport Publishing London's Pre-War Smaller Classes
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£28.50
Penguin Putnam Inc Transit Maps of the World
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£28.80
Canfora Grafisk Form The Complete Guide to Truck Modelling
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£999.99
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Northwest Ferry Tales
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Ferry Tales from Puget Sound
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£10.44
Amberley Publishing Londons Lowfloor Buses
Book SynopsisWith 180 wonderful photographs, this is a stunning photographic tribute to London's low-floor buses.
£14.24
Amberley Publishing Shuttle Buses
Book SynopsisPacked with previously unpublished photographs, this book celebrates the thirty years of Shuttle Buses.
£14.24
Amberley Publishing Independent Buses of Yorkshire
Book SynopsisJohn Law has chosen the best of his collection, featuring a variety of photographs to illustrate the independent bus sector in the great county of Yorkshire.
£14.39
