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- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781526709042
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- The Blackpool Streamlined Trams
- Item Height
- 282mm
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books LTD
- Topic
- Commercial Vehicle
- Item Width
- 216mm
- Number of Pages
- 152 Pages
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In the early 1930s the tramcar in Blackpool was at a crossroads; the system needed investment in both new track and new trams whilst there was a serious threat that the 'town' routes as elsewhere in Britain as operators faced the same challenges might have been converted to bus operation. The appointment of Walter Luff as the new general manager was, however, to prove a turning point. Working closely with English Electric, based in nearby Preston, Luff developed a series of streamlined trams both single-deck and double-deck that were to revolutionise the town's tramway. By the end of 1930s, the corporation had acquired more than 100 new trams the majority built by English Electric but with 20 coming from Brush that ensured the survival not only of the key route along the Promenade to Fleetwood but also of the bulk of the 'town' routes. Over the next 70 years these trams were to form the cornerstone of the Blackpool system. Almost from the start, when a number were modified to cater for the changed requirements during the Second World War, many of the trams were rebuilt into the power cars that worked with the trailers, for example, or the one-man operated cars of the early 1970s that extended their lives and saw them outlast more modern designs. It was only with the modernisation of the Blackpool system in the first decade of the 20th century that, finally, they became largely obsolete but still, as part of the heritage fleet, they remain very much part of the contemporary Blackpool scene. This book examines the history of Blackpool's streamlined trams of the 1930s from development through to preservation. AUTHOR: Brought up in Bradford, PETER WALLER grew up as the city's trolleybus network gradually declined. In 1986, he commenced in a career in publishing, working for a number of years as Ian Allan Ltd's Publisher (Books), where he oversaw the commissioning and publication of a wide range of books. The first book that he wrote was British and Irish Tramway Systems since 1945 in 1992. Since then he has written a number of books on transport subjects. Moving to Shropshire in 2007, he is now a full-time author and editor. He is also a director and secretaryof the Online Transport Archive, a director of Shrewsbury Dial-a-Ride, chairman of the West Shropshire Talking Newspaper, a committee member of the National Railway Heritage Awards and a past president of the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury. 200 colour illustrations and diagrams
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Pen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-13
9781526709042
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Book Title
The Blackpool Streamlined Trams
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Commercial Vehicle
Publication Year
2020
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
282mm
Item Width
216mm
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Great Tramcars
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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- -***o (847)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseEverything perfect. A pleasure to buy from. Many Thanks.
- ****n (162)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseItem arrived well packed, quick delivery, just as listed, good communication, eBay at its best, many thanks π
- n***a (478)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseDad will love this book as he drove a tram for his special birthday in Blackpool. He loves his trams aswell as visiting Blackpool. Thank you.
- w***r (65)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described and despatched in quick time. Item arrived within 3 days and was well packaged. Item was much cheaper than I found elsewhere online. I had a query about my order and the seller responded on the same day and sorted everything out. Would happily buy from seller again
- r***y (427)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFirst book went missing/didn't arrive, but Jessica in customer support sorted it out, sending a second copy, it arrived fast and safe, as described, well wrapped, good price and quick customer support. Thank you Jessicaππππ₯°πRunes: a Handbook - 9781783276974 (#314128475728)
- a***l (61)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFantastic experience with this seller. I had an issue with the clay in my kit being dried out, which is something they couldn't have known about before me opening the box. I sent them a message and they replied quickly and kindly with a resolution, replacing my kit for me. Overall the kit was fantastic value and arrived brand new, in perfect condition bar the clay. Very trustworthy and helpful.