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This book outlines the technical design of the Planet and Samson locomotive, and charts the careers of the class members at home and abroad.

How it all began - the story behind bus preservation and rallies. The origins of some of our most prominent UK transport museums. Photographs from the rally scene of the 1970s, mostly previously unpublished. Vehicles that have since been lost to the preservation movement. Timeline of key events.

This book covers the design, construction, operation and performance of Sir William Stanier's masterpiece, the Princess Coronation pacific locomotives, better known as the Duchesses'.

How it all began - the story behind traction engine preservation and rallies. How rallies have developed from their early beginnings. Photographs from the rally scene over seventy years, mostly previously unpublished. Events that have now ceased, those still ongoing, and some one-off' events

This 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 The vast majority of images contained are previously unpublished.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.

The book traces the history of the various craft that have been used for transport on Britain's rivers and canals from the earliest times to the present day.

The first complete account to be written of the operations of naval motor boats in WWI. Copiously illustrated throughout with photos and line drawings. A compelling and exciting narrative.

The inside story of the restoration and operation of the eight preserved Great Western Castles from the pens of those intimately involved.

Abundantly illustrated with many photos of each of the locations along the route. Contains images of some of the best scenery in the Western Region. Detailed coverage of each location along the line with location details and photographs

The history of the Great Western Railway's route to the North through Didcot, Banbury and Birmingham to Birkenhead.

Although automobile heritage has been the subject of some limited research, Automobile Heritage and Tourism is unique in examining its scope and role within tourism. The book looks at a vast array of topics, from the experience of using and collecting old cars, related destination development, automobile heritage from traditional elements such as m

Utilising previously unpublished photographs, Howard Berry tells the story of Duple-bodied buses and coaches.

Covers main line expresses, local and branch line services plus special workings. Includes Steam, Diesel and Electric locomotives from over six decades. Contains views from the length and breadth of the North of England. Sixty-five years of passenger trains, many remembered and many forgotten.

By retracing the salient moments through the words of its protagonists, this book illustrates the DesertX project: the first Ducati specifically designed for off-roading. Text in English and Italian.

Contrary to popular belief, 'Fluxie' did not enter the world on full opposite-lock, nor did he have a cigarette in one hand and a pint in the other. Destined to race, he never got the biggest breaks but he did become one of motorsport's most colourful and best-loved characters, someone who has always lived life to the full.

Follows Porsche's year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars which brought the German marque such immense success and worldwide acclaim on the tracks. This particular volume starts with the story of the giant-killing 550 Spyders of 1953 vintage, and takes the reader, car-by-car, through all of the subsequent racing models.

This book is a practical guide to finding and delivering energy savings opportunities in transport operations for professional energy managers and energy auditors.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems can access hazardous or inaccessible areas during disaster events and provide rapid response. This is the first book that brings together the best practices of sUAS applied to a broad range of issues in high spatial resolution mapping projects. The case studies included in this book are sUAS based projects.

This book focuses on the emergence of future sustainable and collaborative mobility cultures. At the intersection of physical and virtual capacity and access to people, goods, ideas and services, this book poses fundamental challenges and opportunities for governance, economy, planning, and identity.

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport.

Everyone wants a great-looking paint job on his or her car, but it's not cheap. Since most of the expense of a custom paint job is labor, learning to do the work yourself using tips from the pros can save you money.Veteran author Dennis W. Parks joined body shop owner and TV personality Rick Bacon with Custom Car Painting on a Budget to show you how to paint your car. Whether your car is a daily driver or on the show-car circuit, you can paint it by following the formula the pros use. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow directions cover everything from paint removal and disassembly to final reassembly. This book includes chapters on ways to reduce cost, perform minor bodywork, strip old paint, install patch panels, do surface preparation, mask, paint, and maintain the finish.Bodywork, surface preparation, and buffing are all labor-intensive tasks that quickly add up at the local paint shop. With the knowledge provided in this book and your willingness to learn, you can be driving a car with a custom paint job that you can be proud of. Get professional results at a fraction of the cost with Custom Car Painting on a Budget.