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This new volume written by rail expert, Evan Green Hughes provides readers with everything they need to know about the BR First Generation Diesel Rail buses. The railway industry in the mid-1950s faced a number of challenges. One of these problems was the rapid introduction to service of large number of new diesel and electric locomotives and multiple-units, many of which were untried and untested, whilst at the same time facing a rapid deterioration of the industry s finances as passenger and freight traffic declined. Whilst there had been limited line closures from the 1920s onwards, this was still the period before the Beeching report when wholesale line closures were not on the agenda and thus the railways sought a solution, using modern traction, for the most lightly-trafficked lines. The answer was the small four-wheel diesel rail bus. Thus, in the late 1950s, a total of 22 units were acquired for passenger service (plus three for departmental use)from no less than six different manufacturers (including one based in Germany)for these lines. The units were allocated to the Eastern, Midland, Scottish and Western regions, where they saw service on a number of lines, including Cambridge to Mildenhall, the Saffron Walden branch, the Braintree branch, Crieff to Gleneagles, Bedford-Northampton, Hitchin-Bedford, Ayr-Kilmarnock, Tetbury-Kemble, Beith-Lugton, Padstow-Bodmin Road and Yeovil Town to Yeovil Junction. Many of the lines for which they were built were to close, many a result of the Beeching axe , and thus the rail buses had a relatively short life. All the passenger vehicles were withdrawn by the late 1960s, although no fewer than six survive in preservation (including four of the German-built examples); two of the departmental units also survive in preservation. This new reference guide includes information on allocation history, livery variations, coupling codes, under frame detail, number sequences and a whole host of other information. Illustrated throughout with 150 mono and colour photographs it will also include scale drawings of the main types. A must have on every rail enthusiasts book shelf!
About the Author
Railway writer and consultant Evan Green-Hughes began his career on weekly newspapers in Yorkshire before progressing to television news, radio and public relations. Now writing regularly for Hornby Magazine and Railways Illustrated magazine he also undertakes consultancy work, particularly in the fields of railway rolling stock and economics, as well as writing books and technical manuals. Involved in railway preservation for many years as a volunteer he has a particular interest in multiple units, is Chairman of a charity which specialises in restoring such trains and has project managed award-winning restoration projects. Qualified as a train driver he can often be found driving multiple units in his spare time.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I had high expectations of this book sadly weren't fulfilled. Its a good overview in general terms but lacks any degree of detail, e.g. it would have been good to find some anecdotal stuff, copy timetables of the lines served etc. Many of the photos are from Colourail, so already familiar to many enthusiasts, subjects a bit repetitive and none e.g. of the W&Ms on the Buxton - Millers Dale line. I was mostly disappointed by the softback format of the book, which seriously calls into question the RRP of £17.99. I would not be paying that sum for a glorified Hornby Magazine. The Amazon price of around £10 incl P&P was more acceptable. If you're into the subject matter then you'll probably have to have it, but I was left a bit disappointed at the lost opportunities and the numerous typo errors especially in relation to place names dates etc in the captions.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is an excellent book giving information without getting technical and boring, like some railway books, includes great photographs of the Railbuses taken over many years.
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Nicely presented book with history of the various designs and the problems met in operation.
The diagrams of each type at the back are a useful addition.
For modelling the Airfix Park Royal there are useful pictures with and without the folding steps.
And did I just see the top of the exhaust pipe on the roof by the central doors in one picture? - that has always been elusive in photos.
The diagrams of each type at the back are a useful addition.
For modelling the Airfix Park Royal there are useful pictures with and without the folding steps.
And did I just see the top of the exhaust pipe on the roof by the central doors in one picture? - that has always been elusive in photos.
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