Author: David Cable
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473899745
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
This photographic album portrays the four classes of locomotives introduced to operate on the British Railways system, prior to Privatization in 1994.Increasing loads and deteriorating reliability of older classes necessitated the design of new, higher horsepower classes of diesel locomotives to operate the increasing requirement to operate trains handling loads in bulk, such as coal, minerals, fuels etc.The four classes included one American design the class 59 which set new standards in haulage capacity and reliability. The other three designs classes 56, 58 and 60 were more suitable to their tasks than previous models, but in the case of the class 56, suffered a poor reputation for availability for several years, although the few remaining members of the class have now attained acceptable standards.Of the four classes, a small number of class 56s operate in private ownership, all the class 58s have been withdrawn, but all the class 59s and 60s are in daily use throughout England and Wales.This album has been written by David Cable, author of a series of illustrated books covering railways in the UK as well as overseas. The book shows examples of all four classes working a variety of duties at a wide range of locations.
Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives
Author: David Cable
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473899745
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
This photographic album portrays the four classes of locomotives introduced to operate on the British Railways system, prior to Privatization in 1994.Increasing loads and deteriorating reliability of older classes necessitated the design of new, higher horsepower classes of diesel locomotives to operate the increasing requirement to operate trains handling loads in bulk, such as coal, minerals, fuels etc.The four classes included one American design the class 59 which set new standards in haulage capacity and reliability. The other three designs classes 56, 58 and 60 were more suitable to their tasks than previous models, but in the case of the class 56, suffered a poor reputation for availability for several years, although the few remaining members of the class have now attained acceptable standards.Of the four classes, a small number of class 56s operate in private ownership, all the class 58s have been withdrawn, but all the class 59s and 60s are in daily use throughout England and Wales.This album has been written by David Cable, author of a series of illustrated books covering railways in the UK as well as overseas. The book shows examples of all four classes working a variety of duties at a wide range of locations.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473899745
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
This photographic album portrays the four classes of locomotives introduced to operate on the British Railways system, prior to Privatization in 1994.Increasing loads and deteriorating reliability of older classes necessitated the design of new, higher horsepower classes of diesel locomotives to operate the increasing requirement to operate trains handling loads in bulk, such as coal, minerals, fuels etc.The four classes included one American design the class 59 which set new standards in haulage capacity and reliability. The other three designs classes 56, 58 and 60 were more suitable to their tasks than previous models, but in the case of the class 56, suffered a poor reputation for availability for several years, although the few remaining members of the class have now attained acceptable standards.Of the four classes, a small number of class 56s operate in private ownership, all the class 58s have been withdrawn, but all the class 59s and 60s are in daily use throughout England and Wales.This album has been written by David Cable, author of a series of illustrated books covering railways in the UK as well as overseas. The book shows examples of all four classes working a variety of duties at a wide range of locations.
Brush Type 5
Author: Ross Taylor
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445655012
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Ross Taylor explores the fascinating world of Class 60 Locomotives.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445655012
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Ross Taylor explores the fascinating world of Class 60 Locomotives.
British Rail Class 60 Locomotives
Author: Edward Gleed
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785001507
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
During the mid-1980s, in a drive for greater efficiency, British Rail required another heavy freight locomotive, some of the earlier Type 5 freight locomotives being outdated and no longer regarded as suitable for heavy freight duties. The new Class 60 locomotive was to be constructed using lessons learned from the Classes 56 and 58. Six organisations were invited to tender but only three did so. The contract was awarded to Brush Electrical Machines (today, Brush Traction, part of the Wabtec Rail Group) for a powerful 60mph Type 5 Co-Co design, which resulted in an order being placed for one hundred Class 60 diesel-electric locomotives. Using original research from the National Archives, British Rail Class 60 Locomotives is a high illustrated guide that explores the commissioning of the Class 60s and their construction, testing and running. It undertakes an in-depth technical appraisal of the class and details names, liveries, modifications and preservation and includes the 'Super 60' refurbishment programme and acquisition of ten Class 60s for Colas Rail UK, bringing the timeline to the present day. Of interest to all diesel loco enthusiasts and railway modellers, thie book is lavishly illustrated with 280 colour and black & white photographs, many previously unpublished.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785001507
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
During the mid-1980s, in a drive for greater efficiency, British Rail required another heavy freight locomotive, some of the earlier Type 5 freight locomotives being outdated and no longer regarded as suitable for heavy freight duties. The new Class 60 locomotive was to be constructed using lessons learned from the Classes 56 and 58. Six organisations were invited to tender but only three did so. The contract was awarded to Brush Electrical Machines (today, Brush Traction, part of the Wabtec Rail Group) for a powerful 60mph Type 5 Co-Co design, which resulted in an order being placed for one hundred Class 60 diesel-electric locomotives. Using original research from the National Archives, British Rail Class 60 Locomotives is a high illustrated guide that explores the commissioning of the Class 60s and their construction, testing and running. It undertakes an in-depth technical appraisal of the class and details names, liveries, modifications and preservation and includes the 'Super 60' refurbishment programme and acquisition of ten Class 60s for Colas Rail UK, bringing the timeline to the present day. Of interest to all diesel loco enthusiasts and railway modellers, thie book is lavishly illustrated with 280 colour and black & white photographs, many previously unpublished.
Modern Mechanism
Author: Park Benjamin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives
Author: P. Ransome-Wallis
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142760
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Authoritative international survey reviews everything from standard steam engines, diesels and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Includes details of construction, problems of operation, and building methods. More than 300 illustrations, photographs.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142760
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Authoritative international survey reviews everything from standard steam engines, diesels and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Includes details of construction, problems of operation, and building methods. More than 300 illustrations, photographs.
The Railway Magazine
The Steam Engine, 4
Author: Daniel Kinnear Clark
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Multi-Span Large Bridges
Author: Pedro Pacheco
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1315687194
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Throughout the last decades, the increasing development of the urban metropolis and the need to establish fundamental infrastructure networks, promoted the development of important projects worldwide and several Multi-Span Large Bridges have been erected. Certainly, many more will be erected in the next decades. This international context undoubted
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1315687194
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Throughout the last decades, the increasing development of the urban metropolis and the need to establish fundamental infrastructure networks, promoted the development of important projects worldwide and several Multi-Span Large Bridges have been erected. Certainly, many more will be erected in the next decades. This international context undoubted
The Fitch Bond Book
Author: Fitch Investors Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bonds
Languages : en
Pages : 3022
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bonds
Languages : en
Pages : 3022
Book Description
The Majesty of Big Steam
Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760348928
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
"An illustrated history of the final decades of steam locomotives"--
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760348928
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
"An illustrated history of the final decades of steam locomotives"--