Author: Andrew ColePublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445666243
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Andrew Cole explores Class 08/09 locomotives.
Author: Kenny BarclayOutside the Research Lab, Volume 2
Author: Sharon Ann HolgatePublisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN: 1643272705
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This book explores the physics and technology inherent to preserving and restoring old forms of transport as well as creating modern transport for today and for our future needs. This book provides readers with interesting insight into some of the diverse applications for physics outside of research laboratories. It also covers several different aspects of transport, ranging from the restoration of vintage buses to the materials used in the latest supercars.
Loco Spotter’s Guide
Author: Stuart BlackPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472820495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Since the 1800s locomotives have steamed, chugged and sparked their way into the nation's affections. These powerful engines were the drivers of the Industrial Revolution, and to the present day carry passengers and freight to every corner of Britain. But do you know your Locomotion from your Rocket, or your Gresley Class A4 from your Princess Coronation Class? How heavy is the Flying Scotsman? And who designed the Britannia Class? The Loco Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions, with first-class illustrations portraying more than 60 of the most important steam, diesel and electric designs, including all-important specifications and technical details to aid any would-be loco spotter.
Fine Tuning and Maintaining 00 Gauge Models
Author: Nigel BurkinPublisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847978533
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Locomotive and layout maintenance is an essential aspect of railway modelling, but one that is little understood by modellers, especially those new to the hobby or returning after a long absence. Fine Tuning and Maintaining 00 Gauge Models shows you all of the techniques required to introduce new models to your layout, run them in, fit all of the parts supplied with them and undertake repairs where necessary. It includes advice on how to carry out routine maintenance, shows the reader techniques for fine-tuning performance and discusses the important issues surrounding conversion to the finer scales. Chapters include: running in new models; fitting factory-supplied parts; rolling stock and locomotive wheels; mechanical enhancements; simple enhancements; keeping the layout running smoothly; ongoing maintenance and repairs. 00 gauge is one of the most popular gauges within the hobby and this book should have wide reaching appeal. Supported by 415 superb colour photographs and detailed instructions.
Author: Colin J. Howat
Author: Andrew Cole
Author: Martin BrayEnglish Electric Diesel Locomotives
Author: George WoodsPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398101923
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Stunning previously unpublished photographs of English Electric locomotives. Shows them in service all over the BR system from 1966 to 2019 working a wide variety of trains.
Building and Operating a Realistic Model Railway
Author: Allen JacksonPublisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785001701
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This informative book provides a step-by-step account of the construction, from scratch, of a model railway called Dovedale. The model is operated like a real modern railway and was built entirely by the author within a strict low budget, using, wherever possible, recycled materials. Moreover, Dovedale is based on a specific prototype that exists in Buxton in Derbyshire, where freight trains run into an interchange siding, the locomotive runs round the train and then departs to a different destination. Some model railways are operated somewhat chaotically and are characterized by frequent derailments and locomotives that stop arbitrarily. If you wish to move away from this kind of layout and construct a model railway that operates realistically and reflects more closely the way that railways actually work in the second decade of the 21st century, then this is the book for you. Whilst constantly emphasizing realistic operation, the book covers layout planning and construction, controllers, point motors, power supply, cables and connectors, ways of operating traffic flows, signalling, track droppers, control panels and wiring, control and interlocking, lighting, sequence and block bells, the use of closed circuit television, and much more. Superbly illustrated with 258 colour photographs and diagrams.
