Speedlink Volume 1: A comprehensive pictorial study of the rolling stock used on

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Speedlink Volume 1 by David Larkin Speedlink was launched in 1977 as an attempt to arrest the decline in British Rails wagonload freight business. One of the things that distinguished Speedlink workings from almost all of the freight services that had preceded it, was that all the wagons used were air braked. At its peak in the mid 1980s, it carried over 8 million tonnes annually. However, despite this, Speedlink was never profitable and in the run up to railway privatisation, the service was abandoned in 1991.This is the first of short series of four books, each one complete in itself, which will provide a comprehensive survey of the whole Speedlink wagon fleet. This first volume begins by setting the scene from which Speedlink emerged. It explores the background to BRs lossmaking wagonload business from the 1960s onwards and examines the circumstances which led to the creation of Speedlink as the solution to these problems.Having dealt with the background to its emergence, the book moves on to look at existing air braked stock owned by British Rail prior to the launch of Speedlink including that built in the 1960s for use on train ferries and vehicles converted to air braking. All the many types of existing covered vans and open wagons that could be used on Speedlink are thus featured in this volume.Written by wagon expert David Larkin and heavily illustrated throughout, this series will be an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in the post steam era on Britains railways. Those modeling the railway scene from the 1970s to the 1990s will also find these books essential reading. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Promotional The first of a new four volume series by David Larkin on the wagon fleet used by the British Rail Speedlink servicesHeavily illustrated throughout, fleet lists for the various types of vehicles discussed are also providedEssential reading for all those interested in British Rail freight services and those modelling the railway in the era from the 1970s to the 1990s Details ISBN1800352778 Author David Larkin Publisher Crecy Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781800352773 Format Hardcover Imprint Crecy Publishing Subtitle A comprehensive pictorial study of the rolling stock used on this service 1977-91 Place of Publication Cheshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Illustrations Approx. 350 black and white photographs Pages 160 ISBN-10 1800352778 Publication Date 2023-09-14 UK Release Date 2023-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145038139;

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