British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and ‘60s

British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and ‘60s
Author: Greg Morse
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2016-07-28
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1784421790

After the Second World War, the drive for the modernisation of Britain's railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British Rail. This beautifully illustrated book, written by an expert on rail history, charts the rise and decline of Britain's diesel-powered locomotives. It covers a period of great change and experimentation, where the iconic steam engines that had dominated for a century were replaced by a series of modern diesels including the ill-fated 'Westerns' and the more successful 'Deltics'.

The North British Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Classes 21 & 29

The North British Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Classes 21 & 29
Author: Anthony P. Sayer
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2019-03-30
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1526742780

This comprehensive history of these unique locomotives covers everything from performance issues to sightings, detail differences and liveries. The Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Classes 21 & 29 locomotives were constructed by the North British Locomotive Company in the early 1960s. Used in the Scottish region of British Railway, they ran into numerous problems and were withdrawn from service within a decade. Due in part to their short careers, these locomotives remain something of a mystery to train enthusiasts. The scant information available on them is very often riddled with misinformation. This authoritative volume corrects the record, presenting the most comprehensive and accurate account of the NBL Classes 21 & 29. Fully illustrated with photographs and detailed line drawings, this volume offers individual locomotive histories, complete technical specifications, accident and fire damage reports, storage histories, and a complete account of their disposal at both private companies and Glasgow Works.