100 of the greatest cars from 1886 to the present dayFor all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of the classics, Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this highly-giftable hardback filled wit...Lasīt vairāk
Charles Green, an innovative aeronaut, revolutionized balloon flight with coal-gas inflation, contributing to the future of aviation.The action-packed flying career of aeronaut Charles Green (1785-1870), a working-class Londoner in the infancy of avi...Lasīt vairāk
Charles Green, an innovative aeronaut, revolutionized balloon flight with coal-gas inflation, contributing to the future of aviation.The action-packed flying career of aeronaut Charles Green (1785-1870), a working-class Londoner in the infancy of avi...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 24-Apr-2025, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The Crowood Press, ISBN-13: 9780719844904)
In the late 1960s, the old Rover Company put everything it knew into a complex luxury saloon codenamed P8. At the same time, it planned to branch out into a new sector of the market with a stunningly advanced mid-engined sports car prototype that bec...Lasīt vairāk
Over thirty years ago Nick Pallant told the story of the struggle to save one of Britains best loved heritage railways in Holding the Line – Preserving the Kent & East Sussex Railway (Alan Sutton Publishing). That book concluded its detail...Lasīt vairāk
Over thirty years ago Nick Pallant told the story of the struggle to save one of Britains best loved heritage railways in Holding the Line – Preserving the Kent & East Sussex Railway (Alan Sutton Publishing). That book concluded its detail...Lasīt vairāk
During the 1930s, with the end of steam locomotion being actively considered, many looked to develop engines powered by diesel and electricity. But for the coming of war in 1939, and the acute recession that followed, much more might have been accomp...Lasīt vairāk
During the 1930s, with the end of steam locomotion being actively considered, many looked to develop engines powered by diesel and electricity. But for the coming of war in 1939, and the acute recession that followed, much more might have been accomp...Lasīt vairāk
The light Railways Act 1896 marked the final phase in the development of the traditional railway in Britain, being designed to open up rural areas of Britain that had been bypassed by the larger railway companies.The promoting and construction of lig...Lasīt vairāk
The light Railways Act 1896 marked the final phase in the development of the traditional railway in Britain, being designed to open up rural areas of Britain that had been bypassed by the larger railway companies.The promoting and construction of lig...Lasīt vairāk
One of the most diverse, complex and thus most interesting railway routes in the land. It set out as part of Brunel’s Great Western Railway plan to cover the country in Broad Gauge tracks but, faced with competition from its great rival, the Lo...Lasīt vairāk
The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to ’have a go’.The book describes how the author embarked on such projects with gr...Lasīt vairāk
Following on from Andrew’s A Visual History of Caravans, this new title takes a look at the motorhome’s heritage, spanning over 100 years. The motorhome is a popular leisure vehicle with an ever-growing demand in the UK as well as abroad....Lasīt vairāk
The British Railways ‘Pilot Scheme’ orders of 1955 included ten English Electric Type 2 diesel-electric locomotives deploying Napier ‘Deltic’ engines. These locomotives, more colloquially known as the ‘Baby Deltics&rsquo...Lasīt vairāk
One of the most diverse, complex and thus most interesting railway routes in the land. It set out as part of Brunel’s Great Western Railway plan to cover the country in Broad Gauge tracks but, faced with competition from its great rival, the Lo...Lasīt vairāk
The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to ’have a go’.The book describes how the author embarked on such projects with gr...Lasīt vairāk
Covers the design, history, and performance of LNER 4-4-0 locomotives from their creation to the 1960s.This second volume on the LNER 4-4-0 locomotives describes the design, construction, history, operation and performance of the North Eastern, North...Lasīt vairāk
Following on from Andrew’s A Visual History of Caravans, this new title takes a look at the motorhome’s heritage, spanning over 100 years. The motorhome is a popular leisure vehicle with an ever-growing demand in the UK as well as abroad....Lasīt vairāk
The British Railways ‘Pilot Scheme’ orders of 1955 included ten English Electric Type 2 diesel-electric locomotives deploying Napier ‘Deltic’ engines. These locomotives, more colloquially known as the ‘Baby Deltics&rsquo...Lasīt vairāk
Covers the design, history, and performance of LNER 4-4-0 locomotives from their creation to the 1960s.This second volume on the LNER 4-4-0 locomotives describes the design, construction, history, operation and performance of the North Eastern, North...Lasīt vairāk
Europe by Eurail has been the train travelers one-stop source for visiting Europes cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules,...Lasīt vairāk
Europe by Eurail has been the train travelers one-stop source for visiting Europes cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules,...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 17-Mar-2025, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The Crowood Press, ISBN-13: 9780719844744)
Although it can seem daunting, constructing sheet metal panels by hand is very much within the scope of the amateur restorer working from their own home workshop with the minimum of equipment. Often panels that are sold to replace the originals on hi...Lasīt vairāk
Documenting one of the most comprehensive surveys of a shipwreck ever conducted, Simon Mills new book takes you inside the SS Britannic for a unique dive into the past.The Olympic Class ships were intended to be the greatest liners to ever sail the...Lasīt vairāk
Documenting one of the most comprehensive surveys of a shipwreck ever conducted, Simon Mills new book takes you inside the SS Britannic for a unique dive into the past.The Olympic Class ships were intended to be the greatest liners to ever sail the...Lasīt vairāk
Explores the transformation of the Great Eastern Section from a backwater to a modernized railway hub from 1923 to 2023.This book is the sequel to the author’s two previous volumes on the history of the Great Eastern covering the Early Years fr...Lasīt vairāk
Explores the transformation of the Great Eastern Section from a backwater to a modernized railway hub from 1923 to 2023.This book is the sequel to the author’s two previous volumes on the history of the Great Eastern covering the Early Years fr...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 06-Mar-2025, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The History Press, ISBN-13: 9781803997391)
On her launch in 1969, QE2 began a long career as Cunards luxurious flagship - the last great transatlantic liner from a vanishing era. However, this leisure service was interrupted in 1982 when she was requisitioned by the British government to car...Lasīt vairāk
Covers the evolution of transport history, from walking and packhorses to modern rail, motoring, and air travel.An accessible book to draw on popular interest in transport history, routes, vehicles and experiences. Transport history is social and ind...Lasīt vairāk
Covers the evolution of transport history, from walking and packhorses to modern rail, motoring, and air travel.An accessible book to draw on popular interest in transport history, routes, vehicles and experiences. Transport history is social and ind...Lasīt vairāk
