Transport: general interest

Anthony P.

In a book of Porsche photography and engaging conversation, Lance Cole journeys through a personal passion for Porsche -one that many supercar enthusiasts share.

The Southern Railway between 1923 and 1939 was the only British company to carry out a sustained programme of electrification which became known as the Southern Electric.

This two-volume set documents the essential role of the sea and maritime activity across history, from travel and food production to commerce and conquest.

'A must-have resource for students submitting to MCA oral exams.

When London Transport was formed in 1933 it became the world's largest municipal transport undertaking, peaking at some 9,000 buses, trams and trolleybuses.

"e;The rich and diverse history of the British aircraft industry is captured in superb detail by the author in this weighty tome.

A history of the British airline company, featuring details on the aircrafts, routes, and operations, as well as stories from the crews and staff.

A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "e;Highly recommended.

A study of the specialty train, including its history, development, and operation beginning at the end of the nineteenth century.

"e;A book full of nostalgia for those who thought railways after the end of steam would be an endless stream of lookalike boxes .

"e;Will delight anyone who has ever labored joyously to trace a pesky electrical fault, put body putty on a dent, or install brake pads on an old car.

A fascinating account of the British Railways system's vital role in the defense of the country and support of the Allied forces during WWII.

The quick and cost-effective way to build the boat of your dreamsFor nearly 30 years, Devlin s Boatbuilding Manual has been walking backyard boat builders like you through the process of creating a beautiful, seaworthy vessel with your own hands.

The quick and cost-effective way to build the boat of your dreamsFor nearly 30 years, Devlin s Boatbuilding Manual has been walking backyard boat builders like you through the process of creating a beautiful, seaworthy vessel with your own hands.

Archive-based historical analysis of UK military aerospace collaboration.

The North Western Railway of India (NWR) was one of British India's largest railway systems.

Route 66 Adventure Handbook is your personal guide to the vanishing American roadside, with all of its exuberance, splendor, and absurdity.

Looking for offroad adventure?

Between 1972 and 1986 the roads of England and Wales were served by the country's own National Bus Company, carrying a corporate livery introduced to bring the thirty-six or so companies together and help the public see it owned its bus services.

Launched in 1959, the Triumph Herald had instant appeal.

Aircraft Financing and Leasing: Tools for Success in Aircraft Acquisition and Management, Second Edition provides students and industry professionals with unique insights into the latest developments in the Commercial Aircraft and Engine Leasing and Financing industry that has grown into one of the most distinctive and important industries globally.

In 1950, at the first Formula One Grand Prix in Britain after World War II, 150,000 spectators, including the royal family, watch in dismay as Italys Alfa Romeos take the first three places ahead of seven more Italian Maseratis.

Jack Findlay: The fearless privateer who became the heart and soul of the legendary Continental Circus.

The last years of the twentieth century saw considerable changes to the railway scene in County Durham, including ECML electrification, the demise of the coal industry and the introduction of modern rolling stock.

Opened in 1834, the Stanhope & Tyne Railroad Company's line ran from the limestone district of Weardale, via the collieries of north-west Durham to the mouth of the River Tyne at South Shields.

Step into the world where cars became dreams on wheels.

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

Railway Man begins with author Mitchell Deaver paying a nostalgic visit to Bickle signal box, base of boyhood adventures described in his first book Railway Boy.

From the early 1800s and for nearly 170 years, steam locomotives were built in Great Britain and Ireland, by a variety of firms, large and small.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Sydney is a bold lamb with a keen nose for adventure.

This tech - manual; hand guide is intended to assist anyone; anywhere with two; and four cycle small engine maintenance; and repair; along with single and four cylinder diesel engines and nitro-methane hobby craft engines; as well.

Compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration, this handbook is the ultimate technical manual for any flight instructor who must teach inexperienced students how to fly helicopters.

How to Build High-Performance Ignition Systems-Revised Edition is a completely updated guide to understanding automotive ignition systems, from old-school points and condensers to modern computer-controlled distributorless systems, and from bone-stock systems to highly modified.

Generations of readers have enjoyed the adventures of Jim Hawkins, the young protagonist and narrator in Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island, but little is known of the real Jim Hawkins and the thousands of poor boys who went to sea in the eighteenth century to man the ships of the Royal Navy.

The quest for the land speed record in the 1960s and the epic rivalry between two dynamic American drivers, Art Arfons and Craig Breedlove.

An in-depth look at some of the 20th century's notoriously terrible aircraft.

The 1st volume in this comprehensive reference series details the design and employment of British warships in the 17th and early 18th centuries.

American 'Independent' Automakers 1945-1960 covers the attempts by major makes, such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash, and Hudson, to compete with the 'Big Three' in America.

Gary 'Sox' Hocking raced against the likes of Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, and eventually became double world champion - yet his name remains largely forgotten.

The Series Land Rover was conceived as a utility vehicle for farmers; one that could be repaired and maintained with the minimum of specialist tools.

Many different stories, each involving a great automobile (or automobiles) and the trouble the vehicle(s) caused for the author, a self-described 'gearhead' who tried to turn his passion into a business, and failed - miserably!

The 1970s witnessed more changes to the trucking industry in Europe than any previous decade.

After the many exciting and innovative products in its past, by the mid-1980s BMW was, perhaps, beginning to look a little staid, with a reputation largely based on building surefooted and reliable fast saloons/sedans for the 'executive' market.