British Railway Goods Wagons in Colour 1960-2003

British Railway Goods Wagons in Colour 1960-2003

Author: Robert Hendry

Publisher: Ian Allan Pub

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781857801705

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A sequel to the author's 'British Railways Goods Wagons in Colour', this volume starts with a look back to the 1960s and shows the development of British freight stock to the present day. The trains in which the wagons run, the depots they serve and the background to their introduction, plus a look at Irish freight developments and narrow gauge wagons are all included. Modellers and all interested in railway freight stock will want to add this volume to their collection.


Goods Trains

Goods Trains

Author: Tim Bryan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-05-28

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1784423971

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Have you ever watched wagon after wagon of a goods train thunder past and wondered where it is heading, what it is carrying, and how it works its way between the passenger services? While goods services now tend to be shrouded in anonymity, in past times they were celebrated, prominently advertised, and in many cases were the raisons d'être for a rail route. Throughout the nineteenth and much of the twentieth century, goods trains were the lifeblood of the nation, transporting precious raw materials, construction and industrial items, and fresh produce from coastal areas and farms into the centres of bustling cities. This informative illustrated history shows how rail freight has been carried since Victorian times, and how systems have been organized, from the train itself to the sidings, railway clearing houses, goods sheds and final destinations – whether villages, towns, cities, factories or docks. It also examines the basic rolling stock of these trains, from the humble coal wagon to today's hi-tech containers.


Kit Building for Railway Modellers

Kit Building for Railway Modellers

Author: George Dent

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2013-06-30

Total Pages: 773

ISBN-13: 1847975739

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Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit, and this book will help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. George Dent presents here a clearly written foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits. Examines tools, glues and materials; Describes how to successfully construct a chassis for wagons and carriages; Covers work in plastic, resin, white metal and brass; Presents an essential in-depth guide to soldering; Considers detailing, modifying and scratch-building; Discusses painting, transfers and weathering. A comprehensive guide to constructing rolling stock from kits, aimed at railway modellers of all abilities - it helps the modeller to achieve the best results form every kit. Volume one outlines all the necessary foundations and techniques relating to the construction, painting, detailing and finishing of rolling stock kits. Superbly and extensively illustrated with 591 colour photographs. George Dent is a highly respected model-maker and author.


Br Unfitted and Vacuum-Braked Wagon

Br Unfitted and Vacuum-Braked Wagon

Author: Trevor Mann

Publisher:

Published: 2013-10-03

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780711036369

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A comprehensive compendium of all non-fitted and vacuum-braked freight wagons built by British Railways from nationalisation in 1948 until construction ceased during the 1990s.