The Second Generation DMUs - Hardcover

Marsden, Colin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0860936244 ISBN 13: 9780860936244

Publisher: Crecy Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The story of the Manchester trolleybus network is unusual. The city's Transport Department did not want trolleybuses and strenuously resisted their introduction but when forced to do so, gave the city a system of the highest quality. Joint operator Ashton-under-Lyne often found itself swept along in Manchester's wake. In complete contrast, the other transport undertaking involved, the Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley and Dukinfield Transport and Electricity Board wanted to operate trolleybuses but never managed to do so. The war caused major changes to Manchester's plans, bringing trolleybuses to places that not even their most enthusiastic supporters had envisaged. The vehicle fleet, too, was unusual. The City Council's policy of supporting local industry caused the Transport Department to buy most of its buses from Gorton-based Crossley Motors which employed many local people, as did its much larger parent company, Crossley Brothers Ltd. Ashton followed suit but no other trolleybus operator had a large fleet of Crossleys.The fascinating story is told by respected authors Chris Heaps and Michael Eyre. Illustrated with a wealth of colour and black and white photographs, route maps and comprehensive fleet and service details, it is an enjoyable read which will bring back many memories not only of the trolleybuses but also of the city's streets and suburbs.

About this title

Product Description

A fantastic new book which offers railway enthusiasts a class by class study of all modern DMU designs for the first time.

Synopsis

From the author of the acclaimed "AC Electrics", "DC Electrics", and "Traction Recognition" comes this informative new work exploring every modern DMU design. Covering a huge range of classes, Colin Marsden delves deep into the changing world of DMUs, their origins, history and their impact on the current railway scene. The book is divided into a clear, easily understandable structure with separate sections focussing upon each class, and is packed with vibrant colour photographs of the trains both in tableau and in action. Each class is discussed within a concise narrative exploring its many liveries and design modifications, giving readers a more comprehensive analysis than ever before.It is quite amazing to consider that some classes, the 150 and 158 for example, have had no less than 26 and 29 liveries and design modifications. Other classes featured include 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, and 151, 153, 154, 155, 156,159, 165, 166, 170, 171, 172, 175, 180, 185.

Published at an opportune time when many will be reflecting upon the various changes that have taken place on the DMU scene, with the type expanding into new areas of use and beginning to use new fleet modifications, this is the up to date guide that diesel traction enthusiasts have been waiting for.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crecy Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0860936244
• ISBN 13: 9780860936244
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144