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Class 40 Locomotives - Simon Thomas - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Class 40 Locomotives - Simon Thomas - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Mainly covering the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s, this collection of images offers a fascinating survey of one of the iconic locomotives of twentieth-century Britain: the Class 40. A common sight in Scotland and the north of England in the latter part of the century, the Class 40 continues to capture the imagination of railway enthusiasts everywhere. Used to haul both heavy freight and passenger trains, this book captures a locomotive at the peak of its powers, with previously unpublished images showing Class 40s both at work and rest.The vast majority of the photographs in this book were taken by the late Keith Holt. He was brought up in West Yorkshire and, like many youngsters at that time, developed an interest in railways as he cycled around the West Riding to visit places of interest. He always took photographs, including many of the iconic Class 40 locomotives. This book serves as a fitting tribute to his longstanding interest in the railways, and reflects the varied work carried out by the Class 40.

DKK 161.00
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Winter Railroading - Mike Danneman - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Winter Railroading - Mike Danneman - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

As days get shorter and seasons change, winter arrives with snow and ice. No matter how brief the day or severe the weather, railroads continue to haul tonnage and passengers through landscapes cloaked in snowy white. Scenery takes on an added dimension when mercury plunges to uncomfortable temperatures. A crisp winter setting with a train running through it, beautifully lit with low winter sunlight, is just as captivating as a scene of heavily falling snow muffling sights and sounds of a massive train following a white pathway of hidden rails. Even when travel gets tough and the snow gets deep—and it hurts to breathe and your face and hands sting—hardy men and mighty machines keep the tracks clear.Snow season isn’t for everyone, but this stunning collection of original photographs will delight any railway fan whether they be warm at home or braving the elements.

DKK 161.00
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Shoot for the Moon - James Donovan - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Shoot for the Moon - James Donovan - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Fifty years after the Apollo 11 mission made history, this book tells the epic story of the astronauts, flight controllers and engineers who made it happen.On 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon, a moment ingrained in modern memory. Perhaps the world''s greatest technological achievement - and a triumph of spirit and ingenuity - the Apollo 11 mission and the Apollo program was a mammoth undertaking involving more than 410,000 men and women dedicated to winning the Space Race with the Soviets.Seen through the eyes of those who lived it, Shoot for The Moon reveals the dangers, the challenges and the sheer determination that defined not only Apollo 11, but also the Mercury and Gemini missions that made it possible. Both sweeping and intimate, and based on exhaustive research and dozens of fresh interviews, this is the definitive - and thrilling - account of one of humankind''s most extraordinary feats of exploration.

DKK 192.00
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The Golden Age of Streamlining - Colin Alexander - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Golden Age of Streamlining - Colin Alexander - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Between the two world wars there was a golden era of industrial design when the benefits of streamlining were realised, allowing for reduced wind resistance, faster transportation and a more efficient economy. The Art Deco-influenced style was also a huge public relations exercise in the glamour-obsessed 1920s and 1930s.Its most obvious manifestations were on the railways, with beautiful streamlined locomotives in daring colour schemes on prestigious named expresses, especially in Europe and North America. They included the Fliegender Hamburger diesel train in Germany, the American Mercury trains and of course Sir Nigel Gresley’s A4 Class, on which the streamlined casing and internal streamlining allowed Mallard to break the world speed record. The idea of streamlining made even more sense in the air, where the great airships were crossing the Atlantic, and aircraft like the Douglas DC3 cut through the air more easily than anything that came before. Meanwhile, on the world’s roads, buses and cars lost their perpendicular looks and marques like Cord and Bugatti led the way with increasingly aerodynamic, wind-tunnel-tested profiles. Designers like Raymond Loewy, as well as designing streamlined locomotives, began to apply the same style to products for which wind resistance was irrelevant, such as buildings, refrigerators and even pencil sharpeners.This book tells the story of the streamline era – its designers, its successes and failures, its inspiration and its legacy.

DKK 161.00
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New Holland Tractors - Jonathan Whitlam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

New Holland Tractors - Jonathan Whitlam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This book tells the full story of one of the newest and most successful tractor manufacturers, which has roots in the classic Ford and Fiat brands of years gone by.From 1991, when Fiat acquired Ford New Holland, the New Holland brand tractors have been at the forefront of the latest tractor designs. The technical sophistication in medium to high horsepower tractors has changed beyond all recognition. The book covers early models such as the 40, 70 and 80 series, as well as current models such as the T4 to T9 models, to provide full coverage of the cutting edge of tractor development.The author examines the latest generation of tractors, from small speciality tractors to giants of nearly 700hp, and also looks at the future, including the development of tractors powered by alternative fuels such as methane.As New Holland tractors continue to go from strength to strength, this book is a timely expert guide to one of the world’s foremost tractor brands

DKK 161.00
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John Deere Tractors - Jonathan Whitlam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

John Deere Tractors - Jonathan Whitlam - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

John Deere is one of the world’s leading tractor companies and this fascinating book brings together the full account of production in both the United States and in Europe. Using modern photography and a largely chronological account of tractor development, the author provides an excellent overview of the evolution of John Deere tractors over the decades.Starting with the early two-cylinder tractors developed in the USA and moving through the creation of multi-cylinder engines after the takeover of the Lanz business in Germany, the book covers the 40 and 50 series of the late 1980s and the innovations in the 1990s when John Deere effectively re-invented the tractor with their full-frame designs.Bringing the reader right up to date with the latest designs that bristle with technological sophistication and covering the evolution of John Deere tractor development, this book will be an essential read for both John Deere enthusiasts and all those interested in the history of tractors, old and new.

DKK 161.00
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Glossopdale Through Time - Mike Brown - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Glossopdale Through Time - Mike Brown - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Glossop''s existence as a village, manor, dale, township and borough is recorded since the eleventh century, although ''Glotts Hop'' is named somewhat earlier. With the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the Cotton Industry, what we know as the town of Glossop came into existence. In over 40 mills, imported cotton was then spun into yarn and woven into cloth, calico was printed and paper was made and these industries provided employment for the area we call Glossopdale. Photographs and similar images, available from the late nineteenth century onward, show a dark and gloomy environment dominated by the many tall mill buildings and chimneys which are darkened by the mixture of low cloud and smoke trapped in the valley. In the new images here almost everywhere is brighter, cleaner and greener and though some open vistas may have gone, other scenes are impossible to match as dense woodland has taken the place of buildings.

DKK 161.00
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South Jersey Through Time - Keith E. Morgan - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

South Jersey Through Time - Keith E. Morgan - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The largest of the British Channel Islands, Jersey is the most southerly island of the British Isles. It is located 84 miles south of Portland, in Dorsetshire, but only about 15 miles west of the coast of France. Due to its unique location in the Bay of St Malo, not only does the island experience a very temperate, almost Mediterranean climate, but it grows and shrinks twice a day as the tide ebbs and flows in excess of 40 feet with one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. Despite its compact size, Jersey possesses a very fertile, lush and beautiful land and seascape. It also has a very rich and varied history which stretches back over many centuries and has left its mark on the island from prehistoric, medieval and Victorian times through to today''s modern development and expansion. This thrilling visual tour of the southern half of Jersey will surprise and delight anyone who knows and loves the island.

DKK 161.00
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The New Railway - John Mcgregor - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The New Railway - John Mcgregor - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

From 1901 ‘Mallaig fish’ was for some sixty years a staple traffic on the West Highland Railway, while the 40-mile Mallaig Extension became (and has remained) a renowned scenic experience. But the prospects of the West Highland, a late-comer to the region and authorised no further than Fort William, were at first uncertain. Continuation to the western seaboard was not assured. Extension through the Great Glen to Inverness was fiercely contentious. The ensuing inter-company strife was complicated rather than resolved by half-hearted governments, who recognised the economic and social needs of the western Highlands and Islands but baulked at a comprehensive policy of transport improvement.In 1894, against this politically-charged backdrop, the West Highland opened to Fort William, a town of scarcely 2,000 inhabitants; and there began the down-to-earth business of operating a new and exacting line, on which much remained unfinished, through 100 miles of largely empty country – altogether a story in its own right.In this book, Dr John McGregor brings the early years of the line to life with a lively, richly illustrated discussion.

DKK 162.00
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Locomotives of the Victorian Railway - Anthony Dawson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Locomotives of the Victorian Railway - Anthony Dawson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the quarter of a century between 1830 and 1855, the railway locomotive developed from the small sisters of Rocketto the broad gauge monsters of Daniel Gooch, with a boiler pressure nearly three times that of Rocketand weighing in at nearly 40 tons (eight times the weight of Rocket). There was a marked increase in loads, speeds and reliability as the railways spread across the country from their cradle in the North West, with several thousands of miles of track being laid.In this book, Anthony Dawson charts the rise and development of the steam locomotive in this crucial period in the development of the railways. Drawing on first-hand accounts, and using case studies based on specific classes of locomotive and their working replicas, he charts the development of the locomotive from Rocket, through the Planet and Patentee classes of Robert Stephenson, Edward Bury''s ''coppernobs'' and finally Firefly and Iron Duke on Brunel''s broad gauge. This is a fascinating and well-illustrated insight into a period of engineering ingenuity and genius.

DKK 161.00
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Whitehaven & District Through Time - Alan W. Routledge - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Whitehaven & District Through Time - Alan W. Routledge - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Whitehaven and the Borough of Copeland have seen many changes over the centuries, but the pace of their transformation has been breathtaking over the past decade. Whitehaven''s one-time commercial harbour, tied to the needs of local industry, has been wonderfully restored, and now boasts a new sea-lock and marina dedicated to the needs of the leisure industry. Gone are the coal and iron ore mines, the iron- and steel-making industries and the great chemical works. Of the large employers, only the nuclear facility at Sellafield and the West Cumberland Hospital remain. These changes have pushed the people of West Cumbria toward alternative professions, largely within the tourist trade. This should not be surprising, as about a third of the district lies within the Lake District National Park, the home of England''s highest mountains and deepest lake. Whitehaven''s nearest lake, Ennerdale, is the subject of an imaginative scheme ''Wild Ennerdale'', which will allow all future development within the valley to occur in a sustainable way. Apart from the lakes, mountains, castles, villages, rivers and museums, there are over 40 miles of coastline, including some fine sandy beaches and high, precipitous cliffs. Whitehaven and District Through Time is the perfect introduction and guide to this beautiful land.

DKK 156.00
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The Sand House - Peter Tuffrey - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Sand House - Peter Tuffrey - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The majority of South Yorkshire''s twenty-first century residents are oblivious to the unique and fascinating Sand House that graced Doncaster from the mid-1850s until the Second World War. It was created by excavating the ground from around a massive block of sandstone and then hollowing out rooms within, in order to create a 40-metre-long, 12-metre-wide residence equipped with all the mod cons that a wealthy Victorian businessman would want. And yet there is nothing to be seen now of this incredible Sand House. The two authors show how the idea for the Sand House arose from its creators'' combined business interests of property development and sand extraction. From its modest beginnings as a two-up-two-down dwelling, it grew to become a ten-roomed mansion, complete with stable and ballroom. Not only dances but other major social events took place in the house and its ''sunken garden''; guests were allowed to explore the property''s extensive tunnels and admire the abundance of carvings hewn from the sandstone within. The Sand House''s sad demise in the mid-twentieth century means that this marvellous creation is no longer available for visitors to admire, but its story lives on through the pages of this book.

DKK 166.00
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Secret Abergavenny - Tim Butters - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Secret Abergavenny - Tim Butters - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Secret Abergavenny offers a unique insight into the sleepy Welsh market town, proving that there’s a lot more to the ‘Gateway to Wales’ than meets the eye. Did you know that Adolph Hitler’s deputy Rudolph Hess was kept in the town under lock and key during the Second World War, or that Abergavenny was declared its own nation in 1404 by Ieuan ab Owain Glyndwr in an arrangement that lasted approximately two weeks. John Lennon once landed there by helicopter to play a gig with the rest of The Beatles at the town hall, and Marty Wilde was so infatuated with the place he wrote a Top 40 hit called ‘Taking a Trip up to Abergavenny’ to express his love for the ‘paradise people’ who lived there. Local journalist Tim Butters takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the town’s past, introducing us to the likes of Potato Creek Johnny, credited with finding the largest gold nugget in the Wild West, as well as more nefarious characters such as ‘Abergavenny Alice’ who personally beheaded seventy Irishmen in revenge for killing her Norman lover.It’s fair to say that for a little town, Abergavenny has a big history, and a lot of it remains largely unknown. Now’s your chance to find out more.

DKK 161.00
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The Birmingham to Derby Line - John Jackson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Birmingham to Derby Line - John Jackson - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This important stretch of railway line through the Midlands connects England’s second city of Birmingham with the strategically important railway centre of Derby. The area is served by local passenger services as well as forming part of the key cross-country route linking Scotland and the North East of England with Bristol and the South West. However, it is the variety of freight traffic that draws the rail enthusiast to this area. The frequent passing of coal trains may have ceased, but this significant line still has a lot to offer. From oil and steel to aggregates and container traffic, all the country’s main freight operators are regular visitors to the area. The rail-enthusiast popularity extends to the intermediate stations of Burton upon Trent and Tamworth. The latter’s split-level platforms are particularly busy as the town sits at the intersection of this cross-country route and the West Coast Main Line, which passes below. Less well known is the important junction at Water Orton, where services towards Leicester and the east of England leave the main Derby line. John Jackson’s selection of striking images traces this 40-mile journey in detail, while also providing a nostalgic look back at the now-closed diesel depot at Saltley, close to the heart of Birmingham, as well as highlighting the railway construction work that continues at Derby to the present day.

DKK 159.00
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Newcastle upon Tyne The Postcard Collection - Alan Spree - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Newcastle upon Tyne The Postcard Collection - Alan Spree - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Newcastle upon Tyne has long been an important city in the north-east of England. A fortress against Scotland, medieval Newcastle grew rich exporting coal, wool and other goods from its port on the River Tyne, as well as being a shipbuilding centre. New industries developed in later centuries and Newcastle’s population grew, and by the eighteenth century the town walls and gates were demolished to allow further expansion and easy movement of trade into the city. At the same time the city gained its first newspaper, infirmary, bank, dispensary, assembly rooms and theatre and a new bridge was built across the Tyne. The centre of the city was rebuilt in 1825-40 and gradually amenities improved for the average inhabitant. In the 1920s and 1930s, the first council houses were built in Newcastle. The city suffered some damage during the Second World War but later decades have witnessed urban regeneration.In Newcastle upon Tyne: The Postcard Collection the author has drawn on a remarkable selection of old postcards to give a pictorial record of life in the city’s rich past, from the mid-nineteenth century to the 1940s. Although some of historical Newcastle seen in these views has been lost, many landmarks have remained and will be familiar today. The postcards show the changes to Newcastle’s fabric and its community adapting over the course of this period. This fascinating collection of images will be of interest to those who have lived in Newcastle or know it well.

DKK 161.00
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1919 - A Land Fit for Heroes - Mike Hutton - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

1919 - A Land Fit for Heroes - Mike Hutton - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The year 1919 has often been ignored in historians’ dizzy haste to enter the world of the Roaring Twenties but it was a year of enormous challenges and change. After a brief period of celebration after the Armistice, reality began to sink in. Returning servicemen were resentful at the prospect of unemployment and lack of available housing. Many of the troops had lost their jobs to women on lower rates of pay. Soon there were strikes, with soldiers and tanks on the streets of Britain. This is also the year in which The Troubles began in earnest.The Spanish Flu epidemic continued to take its toll. Even the gilded few were unhappy with rising taxation and a scarcity of servants. Worse, men who had made fortunes from the war had invaded their exclusive clubs. The bars and smoking rooms were full of regional accents and loud suits. Remarkably, something like 40 per cent of all the tax revenue the government raised in the twenties was swallowed up by the war bonds debt. The emerging ‘bright young things’ embraced sex, drugs and Dixieland jazz. Motor transport was replacing horses, whilst the first crossing of the Atlantic by air showed the way forward. There was entertainment to be had, with sport providing a popular outlet. Long queues formed outside cinemas to see the latest silent films. Theatres and music halls played to packed houses. It was a year of creativity and invention within the arts but also one of nostalgia for old Edwardian certainties. The nation rediscovered a love of shopping in the expanding number of department stores.The year was also a pause for breath after the horrors of war; a time to take stock before rushing into an uncertain future that was rapidly announcing itself.

DKK 192.00
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