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Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives, 1923–1959

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

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Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives, 1923–1959

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

The Great Western Castles were one of the most successful locomotive designs of the twentieth century in terms of both performance and efficiency. Designed by Charles Collett in 1923, based on the 1907 Churchward ‘Star’ class, 155 were constructed almost continuously, apart from the war years, between 1923 and 1950, in addition to fifteen rebuilt ‘Stars’ and one rebuilt from the Great Bear pacific. Many were modernised with increased superheat and double-chimneys in the late 1950s and the class continued to be the mainstay of all Western Region express passenger services to the West Country, South Wales, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands until replaced by the WR diesel hydraulic fleet in the early 1960s. This book covers their design in a chapter written by Bob Meanley, who masterminded the restoration at Tyseley Works of the Castles Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and Clun Castle, and their history, operation and performance from the high speed of the 1930s through to their rejuvenation in the 1950s, leaving experience of their last years and preservation to another volume. David Maidment had close experience of the class when working at Old Oak Common between 1957 and 1962 and includes his personal experiences there and on the road from his first encounter with one as a six-year old boy. The book includes 350 photographs, some 40 in color, and 23 detailed Swindon technical drawings.

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Pen and Sword Transport

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1399095315

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9781399095310

Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives in the Preservation Era

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

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Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives in the Preservation Era

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

This third volume in the series on the Great Western Castle class locomotives focuses on the eight that have been preserved and goes into depth on the reconstruction of three of them, the two Tyseley ones, 5043 and 7029 described by Bob Meanley and Didcot’s 4079 recounted by David Maidment from the records of the Great Western Society, including the full story of 4079’s prolonged stay in Western Australia, its return to the UK and subsequent restoration. The history of all eight is covered and copiously illustrated, including over 100 color photographs, with many during the restoration work by Bob Meanley and in operation by David Maidment. The book includes records of their operation and performance since restoration when some of the most remarkable performances of these locomotives were achieved.

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170

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Pen and Sword Transport

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1399022695

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9781399022699

Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

25,000 Listings of Old Books with Current Values

By: Bob Huxford

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Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

25,000 Listings of Old Books with Current Values

By: Bob Huxford

Nearly 25,000 titles with current values fill this hardbound book. Much more than just a typical price guide, the book is a directory with scores of actual buyers listed by the subject matter they are searching for, as well as dealers offering the books at listed prices. It will put you in touch with a person interested in buying or selling the books you have piled on your bookshelves

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416

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0891454519

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9780891454519

Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives in the Preservation Era

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

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349

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1399022679

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9781399022675

Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives, 1923–1959

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

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Listen to Bob Marley

The Man, the Music, the Revolution

By: Bob Marley

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Listen to Bob Marley

The Man, the Music, the Revolution

By: Bob Marley

DIVDIVAn inspiring collection of poems, meditations, and lyrics by one of the world’s most revered musical legends /divDIVBob Marley’s music defined a movement and forever changed a nation. Known worldwide for their message of peace and unity, Marley’s songs—from “One Love” to “Redemption Song” to “Three Little Birds”—have touched millions of lives. This collection is the best of Bob Marley presented in three parts: “The Man,” giving an in-depth look into the life of Bob Marley; “The Music,” comprising his most memorable lyrics as well as links to many of his songs in iTunes; and “The Revolution,” containing his meditations on social equality and the Rastafari movement. Enriched with iconic photographs, Listen to Bob Marley provides insight into a reggae legend, the inspirational man behind the music. /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an introduction by daughter Cedella Marley and an illustrated biography of Cedella including rare photographs from her personal collection./div/div

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