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This book illustrates the changing face of rail freight in North West England over 40 years. During that time the traction and wagon fleets have been almost completely replaced, freight trains have become heavier and less frequent, the amount of shunting and trip working has been dramatically reduced, and most small freight terminals have closed. Perhaps the most striking loss has been freight from the oil and chemicals complex around Ellesmere Port and Stanlow and the former ICI complex around Northwich has lost almost all its rail traffic. On the Cumbrian coast, just nuclear traffic remains after the loss of coal, steel and chemicals traffic. However, not all the change has been negative: we now have biomass on rail, increased intermodal traffic and significant growth in stone traffic from the Buxton area. Illustrated with over 150 stunning photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, this volume looks at the evolution of rail freight in specific localities, detailing the changes in traction, rolling stock and railway infrastructure over four decades.

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From the busy West Coast and Midland Main Lines to the thriving quarries of Leicestershire and intermodal terminals in and around Birmingham, rail freight is still alive and well in the Midland counties of England. All the established freight operators are represented, including Colas Rail, with its various ballast workings and occasional oil trains to Sinfin, and DC Rail serving Burton-on-Trent. Alongside the Class 66s, we see DB and Freightliner Class 90s on the West Coast Main Line, DRS Classes 68 and 88 on intermodal traffic, Freightliner and Colas Rail Class 70s on various flows, and DB Class 60s on heavy oil and steel trains. Turning the clock back, the closure of every remaining coal mine in the region has brought the demise of numerous freight-only lines and branches in Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Many steel and petroleum terminals have closed, as have several automotive railheads in the Birmingham area. The intermodal network has also seen some cutbacks, albeit compensated for by several new facilities. As for traction, we revisit an era when Classes 20, 25 and 31 were commonplace, as well as the humble and often overlooked Class 08 shunter. Illustrated with over 160 carefully chosen photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, this volume looks at the changing face of rail freight across the Midlands. It details the changes in traction, rolling stock and railway infrastructure over four decades.

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Arguably, since the 1920s but markedly since the 1960s, the railways have been fighting a losing battle with the road transport to retain their share of freight traffic. Gone are the days when almost every British passenger station had its own goods yard, handling all kinds of freight in wagonload quantities for distribution in the local area. That network of general freight terminals was gradually reduced and, eventually, eliminated, as the railway lost out to its main competitor, the lorry, with British Rail effectively throwing in the towel in relation to wagonload traffic with the demise of the Speedlink network in the 1990s. At the same time, rail freight has developed new markets for heavy trainload operations. That growth has led to the setting up of specialised terminals for aggregates, cement, steel, deep-sea containers and other bulk cargoes. The move from traditional wagonload traffic to lengthy and heavy block trains conveying only type of freight has been fully accomplish

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In the early 1980s, Ravenscraig steel works was the biggest source of rail freight north of the border, handling iron ore, coal, lime and scrap, as well as semi-finished and finished products. Opencast coal was thriving and would even lead to some lines re-opening later in the decade. Wagonload freight was still providing a service on some rural lines, not least the Far North line where many intermediate stations still handled general freight, such as seed potatoes and fertiliser. Today, Ravenscraig is a distant memory and coal is no longer carried by rail anywhere in Scotland. Wagonload freight has also disappeared, despite some attempts to revive the concept in the early 2000s. However, in a few areas, rail freight has done well. The cement works at Oxwellmains is a big user of rail and Grangemouth refinery still produces three trainload flows. Intermodal traffic has grown substantially, with several regular Anglo-Scottish flows on the West and East Coast main lines as well as internal movements to Aberdeen and Inverness. Illustrated with over 160 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, this volume looks at the changing face of rail freight in Scotland. It details the changes in traction, rolling stock and railway infrastructure over four decades.

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Exploring the rail freight operations in London and the South East, this book details the traction, rolling stock, terminal facilities and infrastructure over the past several decades.

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Send students into their exam with the confidence to aim for their best with this formula for effective and structured revision including guidance that helps students practice vocabulary, grammar and all four skills.- Enable students to avoid misconceptions with common mistakes highlighted throughout- Build students' vocabulary and grammar knowledge with recaps for each topic- Develop students' reading, listening, speaking and writing skills through short questions for every topic- Allow students to identify areas for improvement with sample answers and commentary for exam-style questions throughout- Prepare students for the exam with extra exam-style questions to try at the back, plus revision tips throughout- Allow students to mark their own responses using the answers in the back of the bookThis title has not been through the Cambridge Assessment International Education endorsement process.

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The changes to rail freight in Wales and the Borders since the 1980s have been dramatic in many ways and have often been a knock-on effect of huge transformations in the industries that the railway serves, most notably, the coal-mining sector. These have led to a railway with a slimmed-down infrastructure and renewed traction and rolling-stock fleets.Until the 1980s, coal was still the lifeblood of many railway lines in South Wales. However, one by one, the pits closed, leaving just a handful of surface operations still active in 2020. The sight and sound of a Class 37 winding its way up a steep-sided valley is now a distant memory. Industrial decline has affected other traffics too, with the loss of the heavy iron ore trains to Llanwern and many other flows. However, Welsh rail freight is far from dead. Class 60-hauled oil and steel trains still ply the South Wales main line, and there have even been small revivals such as cement from Penyffordd.Illustrated with over 150 stunning photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, this volume looks at the changing face of rail freight in Wales and the Borders, detailing the changes in traction, rolling stock and railway infrastructure over four decades. 160 illustrations

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Send students into their exam with the confidence to aim for their best with this formula for effective and structured revision including guidance that helps students practice vocabulary, grammar and all four skills.- Enable students to avoid misconceptions with common mistakes highlighted throughout- Build students' vocabulary and grammar knowledge with recaps for each topic- Develop students' reading, listening, speaking and writing skills through short questions for every topic- Allow students to identify areas for improvement with sample answers and commentary for exam-style questions throughout- Prepare students for the exam with extra exam-style questions to try at the back, plus revision tips throughout- Allow students to mark their own responses using the answers in the back of the book

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Which exam? AQA GCSE (9-1) German First teaching: September 2016 First assessment: June 2018 A targeted way to build writing skills for the new AQA GCSE (9-1) German specification (first assessment from 2018). Target workbooks' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you exam-ready, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice. Full of ready-to-use examples and activities. Designed for those working towards Grade 5, but with stretch to reach Grade 6. See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills. Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning. Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently.

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Create capable, independent linguists with hours of ready-made activities that embed the essential French grammar knowledge needed for exam success.Tailored to the Edexcel International GCSE French specification, this Grammar Workbook will enable you to:- Support students throughout the course with this end-to-end learning resource that works alongside the Student Book and can be used flexibly for classwork and homework- Build students' knowledge and confidence with clear explanations of key grammar points, detailed verb tables for easy reference and a wide range of engaging activities- Save valuable preparation and marking time with ready-made, self-contained exercises that don't need photocopying and have the full answers provided online- Stretch and challenge students to achieve their best grade while ensuring the progression required for further study

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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: French First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content to equip students with the grammar and structures required to manipulate the language confidently and to prepare them thoroughly for their exam. The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via popular Kerboodle. The audio to accompany this book is available to purchase on CD. It is also available to institutions via Kerboodle.

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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: French First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content to equip students with the grammar and structures required to manipulate the language confidently and to prepare them thoroughly for their exam. The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via popular Kerboodle. The audio to accompany this book is available to purchase on CD. It is also available to institutions via Kerboodle.

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Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: FrenchFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS) Summer 2018 (A-level)Make French grammar second nature with this trusted reference book containing over 300 activities - now completely revised in line with the new A-level specifications. - Supplement key resources in class or encourage independent practice at home, with clear explanations of the grammar points needed at A-level and knowledge-check exercises throughout - Prepare for assessment with longer application activities focused on developing writing skills such as translation and summary - Build confidence as exercises get increasingly more challenging to mirror students' advancement throughout the course - Check students' progress with regular grammar tests and all answers supplied online

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