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PURCHASED to replace London Transport's ageing RT-type fleet, and also to ease staff shortages by extending one-man operation, the MB-types were not only a disappointment, but an unmitigated disaster! Their successors, the SM-types, were if anything worse, being underpowered as well as equally unsuitable for London operation. In this new volume of his photos, Jim Blake takes a critical look at what were therefore some of the most unsuccessful buses ever operated by London Transport, operating only between 1966 and 1981, most of them however achieving only six or seven years' service - if that. Most of the pictures featured have never been published before and many show rare and unusual scenes, several inside LT's garages and Aldenham Works, now themselves no longer in existence. In addition to the buses themselves, Jim also catches glimpses of London life spanning the period from the "swinging 'sixties" to the harsh first years of the Thatcher regime. The MB and SM family of vehicles also saw service with London Country, the latter being delivered new to them - but they fared just as badly in the outlying countryside around London as in Central London. They brought to a sad end London Transport's long association with A.E.C. buses, and could not have been more different from the legendary, long-lived RT, RF and Routemaster classes produced by that manufacturer!

A photographic celebration of the modern Essex bus scene. Ranging from Southend, Basildon and Brentwood in the south to Finchingfield, Halstead, Colchester and Harwich in the north.

A pictorial celebration of second generation EMUs in their final years before leaving main line service.

A richly illustrated history of Heathrow airport in the late 1940s and 1950s. Nostalgic look back at a golden period of aviation history.

The Victorian and Edwardian periods saw the development of the steam locomotive in Britain from a comparatively simple machine to a powerful main line express capable of speeds of a hundred miles an hour. The book starts with an introduction dealing with the main lines of development in the north of Britain and that is followed by a picture section with over a hundred photographs. Each illustration has an extended caption giving details of the engine and its history. The material is arranged geographically, with sections dealing with the north of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and a separate section on light railways. The photographs are all of the locomotives in their working days, many showing them in action on both passenger and goods trains. This splendid collection shows the rich diversity of Britain‿s railways and how different companies and their engineers produced engines of great individuality. This is a book that will be enjoyed by all lovers of the golden age of steam railways.

Hendrick Motorsports celebrates the NASCAR-champion team’s 40th anniversary in competition. Forty stories from the 1980s to today relate the team’s full history in this officially licensed book.

Combines the work of a noted northern writer with over 150 outstanding images by one of the most accomplished railway photographers.

Capturing the enthusiasm of a very special story in the annals of automotive design and engineering, this book: Focuses on the Brescia, Type 35, Sport, Grand Sport cars, Royale, Type 57, Atlantic, Type 59, limited-run specials, the later 'Wimille' Type 59/50B racer, EB110, Veyron, Chiron, Divo, Mistral, Centodieci, Bolide and the Bugatti RIMAC developments References major Bugatti sources and listens to owners, enthusiasts and club members to present a fresh perspective on Bugatti's brilliance Links the old and new eras of Bugatti into a conjoined story covering all incarnations of what became the supercar formula Includes many stunning new, previously unpublished images Explores historical and technical details, including specification tables

A history of the first two decades of the Air National Guard as it evolved from a post-war “flying clubâ€? for WW2 veterans to an operational force integral to U.S. aerial strength.

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Multiple units are the unsung heroes of the modern railway system. Their many advantages include higher capacity, less track damage and lower operating costs, making them an ever more popular choice for modern, cost-conscious, railway operators. This volume details the history of the major unit types that have operated on the UK's rail network.

When Russian mafia boss Viktor Makarov attempts to muscle in on the lucrative and highly profitable Formula Super, a global motor racing empire, its founder and owner is forced to act. As death lurks on the high-speed circuits, hitman Jack Wyatt, a former CIA senior agent, is hired to eliminate the Russian threat.

Pre-order the best Formula One romance of 2024 now! The stakes this season have never been higher...Josie Bancroft may be single, but she is definitely not ready to mingle. All she wants to do post-breakup is focus on herself. A simple task, but as a marketing manager for McAllister Racing, she spends every race weekend alongside the charismatic Formula 1 driver, Theo Walker. With his iceberg-melting smile and abs sharper than a cheese grater, he's a distraction she shouldn't entertain but can't seem to ignore.Theo has mastered two things in life: winning races and wooing women. But this season, both are being put to the test. His team's new owner is threatening his hard-earned seat, and the one woman he wants has placed him in the friend zone, despite the fact that their attraction is hotter than his car's engine. As Josie embraces her independence and Theo struggles to cement his place within the racing world, they'll have to decide if they want to fuel the flames of their friendship or forever wonder what could have been.A steamy romantic comedy with heat, heart, and humor. Perfect for fans of DRIVE TO SURVIVE, Lauren Asher and Hannah Grace!

Count along with Ten Little Train Engines and watch as they disappear!

The completely revised, expanded and updated 4th edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for boaters. With a Foreword by Don McIntyre, Founder and Organiser of the Ocean Globe and Golden Globe Races. This useful and thoroughly practical guide explains in detail how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot all of the electrical and electronic systems on a boat, and is fully illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams, and graphs. Subject-specific chapters have been updated with the latest information on topics such as batteries and charging systems, including lithium-ion batteries, wiring, alternative energy charging, corrosion protection, GPS, radar, satellite communications, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, instrumentation, and much more. In addition to being restructured and significantly expanded, the 4th edition of Marine Electrical & Electronics Bible incorporates information on new technology equipment and devices such as AIS; the latest on GMDSS, electronic charting, NAVTEX, lightning protection, and other systems; and brand-new chapters on electrical propulsion, diesel engines, and mobile phone boating apps.

Malcolm Batten illustrates the story of the Routemaster, instantly recognisable as the typical London bus, as it celebrates its seventy-year anniversary in 2024.

With over 180 images, this book provides the history of the company and its subsequent emergence as a clear market leader.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the oldest railroad in the country still operating under its original name. It is the busiest railroad in North America, with 90 million annual riders on 735 trains covering 11 different branches. The Port Washington Branch carries 14 million riders annually and is the third-busiest branch on the LIRR, behind the Port Jefferson Branch (19 million riders) and the Babylon Branch (18 million riders). Port Washington Branch trains converge with the main line just east of Woodside Station. The branch has been electrified since 1913 and is double-track to a point just east of Great Neck Station. The highest bridge on the railroad is the Manhasset Viaduct, which goes over Manhasset Bay. The branch has serviced the 1939 New York World's Fair and the 1964 New York World's Fair as well as the stadium of the New York Mets baseball team. The Whitestone Branch, which was abandoned in 1932, diverted from the Port Washington Branch at a point a bit east of the current Mets-Willets Point station.

Revised edition of The geography of transport systems, 2013.

Revised and expanded new edition of classic illustrated history