This book, containing over 150 photographs, many in colour, tells the story of stage bus companies, including Everingham Brothers, Baileys, J. Broadbent, Milburn and Gorwood Brothers, who operated from the east of York. All of these companies had similarities and, like many rural bus services, they started by running a service to their nearest market town. This was often done to get a second income to supplement the operator's main living, which usually came from farming and agriculture. As time progressed, most of the companies grew their bus network and also offered excursions and private hires. However, changes to the way of life in the 1950s and 1960s, including the growth of television and car ownership, led to the demise of many true country bus operators, including all of those featured in this book. 150 illustrations

This up to date informative and fully illustrated guide provides all the in-depth information and support you need to aid your success in advancing from learner to pass certificate, enhance your employment opportunities and work successfully in the industry. This book is written by a class 1/AZ driver with 24 years' experience in collaboration with a class 1/AZ trainer for the sole purpose of helping new drivers and returning drivers confidently and safely into work. Readers will find this comprehensive handbook invaluable, informative and user friendly. Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a returning veteran of the open road, you will find everything you need within these 20 chapters to support your next steps, including: * In depth comprehensive advice and guidance on how to pass the 'CDL Knowledge Test' and the 'Practical On-Road Driver's Test'. * An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day-to-day. * A clear uncomplicated review of all the rules and regulations that you are expected to abide by. * Users guide to operating different types of trucks; hook loaders, dump trucks, skips, grabs, cranes etc. * Users guide to operating various types of trailers; reefers, curtain siders, low boys, car transporters etc. * Step by step instructions for; loading equipment, safe loading, load securing (strapping and chaining), tarping etc. * Advice on road safety, fatigue and much more.

Samuel Ledgard, the legendary founder and owner of the bus operator based in Leeds, started out running a pub in 1896. However, he soon branched out into catering, for which transport was needed and so, in 1912, he bought a lorry along with an interchangeable coach body and started services to the seaside resorts of Scarborough and Blackpool in 1913. Though the First Word War stopped expansion, in 1920 the coastal runs were resumed and Ledgard grew, purchasing many local bus operators. After Samuel's death in 1952, his son started a new policy of buying mainly second-hand buses - in the next 15 years only 13 new vehicles were bought, but over 170 second-hand ones joined the fleet. Focusing on the 1950s and 60s, this nostalgic look at the iconic Ledgard takes the reader on a trip down memory lane. Starting with a brief history of the buses themselves and their routes, it then goes on to examine the fleet, covering not only buses from London's Daimler fleet which ran on all but two of the double-decker routes, but also the single deckers and low-bridge double deckers. Using a variety of images, with illustrative captions, this book not only rekindles memories for those fortunate enough to have known Ledgards but also gives an insight into these charming vehicles for the many others who were never able to experience Ledgards first hand.

The beautifully photographed CURVES driving guides encapsulate the joy of the open road. The latest in the series, aimed at all who drive, bike or cycle with passion, winds through the rainforest and the jungle roads of Thailand. The surroundings are exotic, ranging from wild, vibrant cities with chaotic traffic to the wild jungle, almost devoid of people, connected through miles and miles of winding roads. Beaches lead to soaring cliffs, the weather veers from torrential rain to sticky humidity. Breathtaking perspectives and beautiful photography will inspire your next driving adventure. Includes insider tips for the best routes and places to stay. Text in English and German.

The days of the fairground operating with steam traction engines have long since gone – the next vehicles to enter the tobers were the internal combustion engine, lorries with both petrol and diesel engines being used. As time went on these old vehicles were brought up to date, and today scene includes modern high-powered lorries, some in articulated form, to cope with the ever increasing demands of sophisticated trailer-mounted loads and greater distances to travel. With a wealth of rare and previously unpublished images, Carl Johnson offers a fascinating record of fairground lorries.

Tim Moore - indefatigable travelling everyman – switches two wheels for four as he journeys across Trumpland in an original Model T Ford.

‘Alarmingly full of incident, very funny – even mildly transformative’ Daily Mail

Lacking even the most basic mechanical knowhow, Tim Moore sets out to cross Trumpland USA in an original Model T Ford. Armed only with a fan belt made of cotton, wooden wheels and a trunkload of ‘wise-ass Limey liberal gumption’, his route takes him exclusively through Donald-voting counties, meeting the everyday folks who voted red along the way.

He meets a people defined by extraordinary generosity, willing to shift heaven and earth to keep him on the road. And yet, this is clearly a nation in conflict with itself: citizens ‘tooling up’ in reaction to ever-increasing security fears; a healthcare system creaking to support sugar-loaded soda lovers; a disintegrating rust belt all but forgotten by the warring media and political classes.

With his trademark blend of slapstick humour, affable insight and butt-clenching peril, Tim Moore invites us on an unforgettable road trip through America. Buckle up!