British Freight Trains Moving the Goods

British Freight Trains Moving the Goods
Author: Paul Manley
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2014-06-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 144563354X

Stunning photographs by Paul Manley captureBritain's hard-working freight trains. This is the third volume in the Amberley Railway Archive series.

British Freight Trains

British Freight Trains
Author: John Jackson
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1445672693

A look at the contemporary freight scene in the UK.

Fire and Steam

Fire and Steam
Author: Christian Wolmar
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1848872615

Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.

The American Freight Train

The American Freight Train
Author: Jim Boyd
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2001
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0760308330

Photohistory examines the use of trains as freight haulers over the course of one and a half centuries. Depicts and explains the evolution of boxcars, flatcars, hoppers, refrigerator cars, tanks cars, ore jennies, auto-rack transports and more.

Impact of recession on freight transport of UK

Impact of recession on freight transport of UK
Author: Shweta Sharma
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2014-06-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 3659556696

An interesting study of risk identification related to the recent recession which hit UK in the third quarter of 2008.Recession not only accentuated certain risks already existing in freight transport in the past but also led to the emergence of new ones during and post-recession. This research is thus an attempt to identify and assess the risks faced by freight companies during recession and suggest mitigation strategies to deal with such risks in future. The study reveals that risks related to recession will become more intense in future, however preparedness and tested mitigation strategies can help to lessen or nullify their impact on freight companies.

Freight Train

Freight Train
Author: Donald Crews
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2011-08-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062120476

In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train. Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels to his grandparents' farm in the American South as the inspiration for this timeless favorite. New York magazine's The Strategist chose Freight Train as one of the "Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower." As The Strategist stated: "The Caldecott Honor Book is spare and minimal in both art and text and follows the journey of a freight train and all its cars until it rolls off the page and into the distance. It’s a good way to learn all the different names of train cars, too." Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.

Modelling Branch Lines

Modelling Branch Lines
Author: David Wright
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2015-08-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785000209

This comprehensive book is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to create a realistic model of a branch line. First of all it examines the origins, developments and future of branch lines in Britain and then provides useful insights into how to select a suitable branch line to model. It discusses in detail how to create scenic realism and an appropriate setting for the model, with reference to the landscape, the infrastructure, the lineside and the use of authentic colour. Detailed information about a selection of several real, and some fictitious, branch lines are presented in order to inspire the modeller and help him to select a suitable subject to faithfully recreate. Finally, track plans and superb drawings of the whole scene are shown which provides the modeller with a visual intepretation of what the completed model should look like. Superbly illustrated with 71 drawings and diagrams and 307 digital colour and black & white photographs.

Liberalising Rail Freight Movement in the EU

Liberalising Rail Freight Movement in the EU
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords. European Union Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780104006269

Despite a decline in traditional rail freight markets (especially coal and steel), and loss of market share to other modes, the overall growth in freight in recent years has allowed rail freight to maintain its volume. The Commission has introduced three packages of directives to stimulate further growth in this market (the first should have been implemented in the 15 member states, the second is to be implemented by 2005, and the third is yet to be adopted). This report reviews the background to the packages, and offers a provisional analysis of their effect so far. The quality of service offered to customers of rail freight movement in Europe falls seriously short of standards required in a competitive environment. Liberalisation of the UK market since 1994 has, however, resulted in better performance and a growing market share for rail freight. The Committee has reservations about some parts of the third package of directives, particularly the proposal to require all train drivers to hold an international rail driving licence, and the proposal for compulsory compensation to rail freight customers for poor quality service. The report also examines problems with the Channel Tunnel, the only direct rail link between the UK and mainland Europe.

Thomas and the Freight Train

Thomas and the Freight Train
Author: Wilbert V. Awdry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 22
Release: 1991
Genre: Board books
ISBN: 0679815996

Thomas helps people by hauling freight cars filled with coal, sand, wood and oil.