Automotrici diesel (DMU) - Gran Bretagna: libri

British Railways First Generation DMUs

First widely introduced from the early 1950s onwards, the diesel multiple-unit represented an attempt to produce a vehicle that would replace steam traction on the country's branch lines and secondary routes at a time when the railway industry was in desperate need of a cheaper alternative to steam in order to improve the finances of these increasingly unremunerative lines. Over 4,000 vehicles were ordered from both BR works and private manufacturers as part of the BR modernisation plan of 1955.

Following refurbishment from the early 1970s onwards, many first generation DMUs were to survive in service until the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although most were scrapped after withdrawal, a significant number of these vehicles have been preserved on the nation's heritage railways.

This updated and expanded edition of Hugh Longworth's classic book on the subject records the great variety of DMU types constructed as part of the programme. Each is covered in detail with information about construction, technical specifications, entry into service, formations, allocations, withdrawal and final fate.
This new edition makes full use of colour throughout with many additional photos included. The diagrams have been redrawn and a new section showing the unit formations has been added.

Dettagli

Autore:	Hugh Longworth
Formato:	296 pagine, 29.5 x 21 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	200 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Crecy Publishing (GB, 2022)
ISBN:	9781800352537

Class 150 Sprinters

Since their introduction in 1984, the Class 150 series of 'Sprinter' diesel multiple units have plied their trade across the UK - from Cornwall to Scotland and many places in between - replacing large numbers of aging 1950s-built rolling stock. The backbone of many regional and rural services in the UK, the 'Sprinters' are a common sight on the modern railway network.

Lifelong railway enthusiast and photographer Andrew Cole takes a look at the 135-strong fleet and the routes they operate in a series of rare and unpublished images, covering a broad geographical area.

Dettagli

Autore:	Andrew Cole
Formato:	96 pagine, 23 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781445682075

Class 156 DMUs

The Class 156 (Super Sprinter) is a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) ordered by British Rail and built between 1987 and 1989 by Metro-Cammell to replace the aging first-generation 'Heritage' DMUs.
A total of 114 of these units were produced at the Washwood Heath works in Birmingham and have enjoyed wide and varied careers across the UK, from Scotland to East Anglia and South Wales.

Here, author Rich Mackin utilises his wide-ranging collection of photographs to celebrate a unit still seen on the railways today. Featuring members of the class in a variety of locations, this is an essential pictorial tribute to one of the great mainstays of the last thirty years of traction in Britain.

Dettagli

Autore:	Rich Mackin
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 1 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781445671413

Class 158 and 159 DMUs

In the early 1990s, British Rail introduced the 182-strong Class 158 fleet, followed by the 22-strong Class 159s. These units heralded a new era in long-distance travel at the time, replacing 1950s-designed locomotive-hauled coaches on long secondary and inter-city routes
With all 204 units still in service today, this title aims to examine their varied operations, from Scotland to the south-west, from Wales to East Anglia, where they can still be found all across our rail network.

With unpublished photographs celebrating Class 158 and Class 159 DMUs, this book examines their varied operations, from Scotland to the south-west and Wales to East Anglia.

Dettagli

Autore:	Andrew Cole
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2021)
ISBN:	9781445682136

First Generation DMUs

In the 1950s, British Railways set upon the Modernisation Plan, which would set out the way British Rail would operate in the future. It was decided to replace steam with diesel, and so the idea of the diesel multiple unit was born.
From the mid-1950s onwards, thousands of power and trailer cars were built at various different places, from BR workshops to private manufacturers. All were given different class numbers, which ranged from the Class 100 to the Class 131.
By far the most numerous class were the 101s, built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, with over 600 cars built.

The multiple units helped eradicate steam, and also provided a low-cost operation for lightly loaded branch lines. A large number of the different classes would lead long lives, in particular the Class 101s and Class 108s, which were built at Derby.
Some units gave nearly fifty years' service, and most carried BR green livery, followed by BR blue and finally BR blue and grey. Upon sectorisation, many different liveries started to appear.

The final first generation multiple units were taken out of service in 2003, apart from one or two that came back into use with Chiltern Railways and Arriva Trains Wales, and a large number have entered preservation, being ideal for days that are lightly loaded.

Dettagli

Autore:	Andrew Cole
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781445666402

First Generation Scottish DMUs

From the mid-1950s diesel multiple units began to appear in Scotland, firstly on the main line between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street and later on many secondary lines.
More DMU units began to appear from the early 1960s with the gradual withdrawal of steam locomotives.

Possibly the ultimate in the DMU development was the InterCity DMU, later numbered as Class 126. With the expanding motorway network, many branch lines could not be saved and the Beeching axe fell on many of them.
The first generation of Scottish DMU fleets never established the huge following and interest that the diesel and electric locos did.

Here, Colin J. Howat covers virtually the whole of Scotland and encompasses locations from Arbroath in the north to just south of the border in Carlisle. This book covers diesel multiple units from Metro-Cammell Class 101s up to and including Swindon InterCity Class 126s.

Dettagli

Autore:	Colin J. Howat
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781445691879

Heritage DMUs - The Final Years

The Sprinter revolution of the 1980s led to the mass withdrawal of British Rail's vast fleet of first generation Diesel Multiple Units. However, a need was identified for a small number of DMUs of certain classes to be kept on beyond their notional lifespan, under the official title of heritage units. Some of these units later made it through the privatisation process and into the twenty-first century.

In this book, Roger Marks looks at the heritage units used by First North Western, Scotrail, First North Eastern, Silverlink, Chiltern Railways, Arriva Trains Wales, South Central and the units that went into departmental service.
In addition to some superb shots of the heritage units, he also takes his camera inside the cab and saloon interiors, as well as exploring the technical side of the DMUs.

Dettagli

Autore:	Roger Marks
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.9 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2015)
ISBN:	9781445640204

Second Generation DMUs

It is now more than thirty years since two words synonymous with Diesel Multiple Units became part of railway parlance - 'Pacers' and 'Sprinters'.
The Class 142 Pacers were introduced in the mid-1980s and, despite almost continuous criticism as to their lack of comfort, these 'nodding donkeys' remain in revenue-earning service. From these beginnings in the 1980s our rail network has seen a total of twenty or so classes of Second Generation DMUs enter service. Indeed, they are the mainstay of secondary passenger services on non-electrified lines right across the network.

This book takes a closer look at these units in action with each class on display. From examples of ScotRail Class 158s and 170s on services out of Inverness to the Great Western Railway's Class 150s and 153s working services in Devon and Cornwall, this book is also a whistle-stop tour of non-electrified lines across the UK. These lines have survived into the twenty-first century and the second generation DMU has played an important part in this.

Dettagli

Autore:	John Jackson
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.7 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781445675961

Second Generation Scottish DMUs

This book covers the modern diesel multiple units introduced by BR from 1981. It features locations from across Scotland, and also looks at Carlisle. Covered are units from the experimental Class 140s, introduced in 1981, to contemporary examples including Class 185s still in use with TransPennine Express.

Possibly the best unit introduced to Scotland are the Class 156 units based at Corkerhill depot in Glasgow. These units can be found working from Newcastle to Mallaig. The new generation of DMU fleets can go faster and travel further and have generated a huge following.

Here, Colin J. Howat combines previously unseen historical black-and-white photography with modern digital examples to tell their story.

Dettagli

Autore:	Colin J. Howat
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2021)
ISBN:	9781445691978

The Turbostar

Since the commencement of construction in 1997, the Turbostar family of diesel multiple units stands as the predominant design in the privatized railway.
Produced at the Adtranz/Bombardier Transportation facility in Derby Litchurch Lane, over a hundred units from this family were crafted in the ensuing fourteen years, serving operators nationwide. Their ubiquitous presence is evident across the network, featuring design parallels with the Electrostar family of electric multiple units.

From the northern reaches of Scotland to the southern coast, Turbostars traverse both local and long-distance routes, becoming integral to passenger transportation. This book meticulously explores the diverse array of services undertaken by Turbostars, offering insights into the historical and contemporary operations of various operators.

Dettagli

Autore:	Andrew Cole
Formato:	96 pagine, 23.5 x 16.5 x 1 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	180 foto in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781445676364