Great Western Castle Class 4 6 0 Locomotives In The Preservation Era
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Author |
: David Maidment |
Publisher |
: Pen and Sword Transport |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2023-07-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781399022699 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1399022695 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives in the Preservation Era by : David Maidment
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.
Author |
: David Maidment |
Publisher |
: Locomotive Portfolio |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2023-05-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1399022660 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781399022668 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives in the Preservation Era by : David Maidment
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.
Author |
: David Maidment |
Publisher |
: Pen and Sword Transport |
Total Pages |
: 600 |
Release |
: 2023-02-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781399095310 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1399095315 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives, 1923–1959 by : David Maidment
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.
Author |
: John Maybery |
Publisher |
: Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2015-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781445639925 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1445639920 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Western Revival by : John Maybery
Tells the story of those GWR locomotives that have survived into preservation.
Author |
: Eric Treacy |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 1982 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015006078458 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Eric Treacy, Railway Photographer by : Eric Treacy
Author |
: Robin Jones |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 132 |
Release |
: 2019-03-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1911276905 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781911276906 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Legendary Locomotives by : Robin Jones
Author |
: Geof Sheppard |
Publisher |
: Noodle Books |
Total Pages |
: 64 |
Release |
: 2008-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1906419094 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781906419097 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Broad Gauge Locomotives by : Geof Sheppard
Compiled from contemporary records and exciting new research by Geof Sheppard and fellow members of the Broad Gauge Society, this sensational new volume is beautifully illustrated with both familiar and newly uncovered pictures. In addition, the book contains a full index of all locomotive names and numbers as well as appendices listing all the various builders and operators.
Author |
: David Maidment |
Publisher |
: Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 482 |
Release |
: 2017-02-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781473896475 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1473896479 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Western: Small-Wheeled Double-Framed 4-4-0 Tender Locomotives by : David Maidment
The Great Western Railway experienced the trauma and disruption of the end of the broad gauge in 1892 and were faced with equipping the network with suitable motive power, especially in Devon and Cornwall where the last track conversion had taken place. West of Newton Abbot, the GWR had relied on a variety of 4-4-0, 2-4-0, 0-4-2 and 0-4-4 side and saddle tanks, often doubled-headed, and Dean set about designing a sturdy outside-framed powerful 4-4-0 with 5ft 8in coupled wheels, the 'Dukes', to tackle increasing loads over the heavily graded main line. Then, Churchward came to assist the ailing Locomotive Superintendent, using his knowledge and experience of American and continental practice to develop the Dean designs. He improved the efficiency and performance of the boilers, using the Belgian Belpaire firebox, then developed the tapered 'cone' boiler, and applied it to the chassis of the 'Duke's to form the 'Camel' class, later known as the 'Bulldogs', which eventually numbered 156 locomotives. Finally, in the 1930s when engines of the 'Duke' route availability were still required but their frames were life-expired, their boilers were matched with the stronger frames of the 'Bulldogs' to form the 'Dukedog' class, which lasted until the 1950s, particularly on the former Cambrian lines in mid-Wales. This book recounts the design, construction and operation of these small-wheeled outside-framed locomotives with many rare photos of their operation in the first decade of the twentieth century as well as in more recent times.
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: |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 726 |
Release |
: 1978 |
ISBN-10 |
: PSU:000001378269 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Railway Directory & Year Book by :
Author |
: Lawrence Saunders |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 502 |
Release |
: 1924 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015084575821 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Railway Engineer by : Lawrence Saunders