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Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest
Experience the world by train alongside best-selling travel writer
Tom Chesshyre, as he takes a whistle-stop tour around the globe in
49 unique journeys Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre
is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world
through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes,
aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains,
meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for
train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he
embarks on an exhilarating whistle-stop tour around the globe, on
journeys on celebrated trains and railways including: India's famed
toy train Sri Lanka's Reunification Express The Indian Pacific
across the Australian outback The Shanghai maglev And the
picturesque rail journeys of the Scottish Highlands Plus trains
through Kosovo, North Macedonia, Turkey, Iran, Finland, Russia,
America and France, with short interludes in North Korea, Italy,
Poland, Peru, Switzerland, England and Lithuania. All aboard!
Every Haynes manual is written specifically for the
do-it-yourselfer from "hands-on" experience based on a vehicle
teardown using commonly available tools. Step-by-step procedures
are linked to hundreds of easy-to-follow photos and illustrations.
The manual includes a troubleshooting section to help identify
specific problems, valuable short cuts to make the job easier and
eliminate the need for special tools and an easy-to-use index.
Complete coverage for your Suzuki DL650 V-Strom and SFV650 Gladius
covering production years 2004 thru 2019: Routine Maintenance
Tune-up procedures Engine, clutch and transmission repair Cooling
system Fuel and exhaust Ignition and electrical systems Brakes,
wheels and tires Steering, suspension and final drive Frame and
bodywork Color Wiring diagrams With a Haynes manual, you can do it
yourself...from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Whether you're
a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! Step-by-step
procedures Easy-to-follow photos Comprehensive routine maintenance
and fault diagnosis sections Detailed wiring diagrams Color spark
plug diagnosis Models covered include Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 645cc,
(2004 - 2019), Suzuki DL650XT V-Strom 645cc, (2015 - 2019), and
Suzuki SFV650 Gladius 645cc, (2009 - 2016)
This book looks at the very beginnings of motor buses in the early
years of the twentieth century. A good selection of photographs is
accompanied by articles on different aspects of the story,
including the first motor bus routes, driver training, the
pioneers, alternatives to the petrol engine including electric
buses, and developments up to the first covered top buses.
Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair
manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by
detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the
simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's
Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save
time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a
Chilton Repair Manual can provide.
This is one in a series of manuals for car or motorcycle owners.
Each book provides information on routine maintenance and
servicing, with tasks described and photographed in a step-by-step
sequence so that even a novice can do the work.
A glorious exploration of BMW, one of the greatest car brands of
all time, with dynamic photography and lively text that explains
why people love them. Known as 'the ultimate driving machine', BMW
is one of the world's most prestigious car brands. Renowned for
their smooth handling, precision engineering and sleek looks, BMWs
pair driving comfort with powerful engines. Originally formed
during the first world war, the company reached new heights of
popularity in the 1960s and is still going strong today. This
captivating book outlines all the most iconic BMW models, from
their first car, the Dixi of 1927, to today's high-performance
models, including the beautiful 1955 507 roadster, the instantly
recognisable 2002 from the 1960s, and the iconic E30 M3, first
manufactured in the mid-1980s. Each evocative vintage photograph is
accompanied by insightful explanation. The ideal gift for every car
enthusiast, whether they're a BMW owner or just aspire to be, this
beautifully illustrated book conveys perfectly the joys of this
classic brand.
In an era when immigration was at its peak, the Fabre Line offered
the only transatlantic route to southern New England. One of its
most important ports was in Providence, Rhode Island. Nearly
eighty-four thousand immigrants were admitted to the country
between the years 1911 and 1934. Almost one in nine of these
individuals elected to settle in Rhode Island after landing in
Providence, amounting to around eleven thousand new residents. Most
of these immigrants were from Portugal and Italy, and the Fabre
Line kept up a brisk and successful business. However, both the
line and the families hoping for a new life faced major obstacles
in the form of World War I, the immigration restriction laws of the
1920s, and the Great Depression. Join authors Patrick T. Conley and
William J. Jennings Jr. as they chronicle the history of the Fabre
Line and its role in bringing new residents to the Ocean State.
The small-block Chevrolet engine is the most popular engine in the
world among performance enthusiasts and racers. But with its
popularity come certain problems--its more-than-45 years of
production have led to countless permutations, making modification
or repair a confusing proposition. This book makes sense of that
confusion for anyone working on a small-block Chevy engine. The
most complete encyclopedia ever assembled, cataloging all 1968 to
2000 small-block Chevrolet V-8 engines, this manual includes more
than 25,000 part numbers, specs, dates and technical details on
engine blocks, heads, valves, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons,
manifolds, ignition systems, emission systems, computer controls,
motor mounts and more. More than 300 photos, diagrams, charts and
tables reference all available Chevy equipment and its interchange
uses. Filled with advice on which parts work best for special
applications and tips on component selection, this book is the
essential tool for anyone with a small-block Chevy engine.
A complete, step-by-step guide to the entire engine rebuilding
process. Every step is fully illustrated. Covers the most popular
engines. Everything youll need to know to do-it-yourself. In a
clear, easy-to-follow format.What you can learn: Includes 262, 265,
267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, 396, 400, 402, 427 and 454 cubic
inch V8 engines: - Diagnosis - Overhaul - Performance - Economy
modifications Book Summary: - Engine identification - Tools and
equipment - Diagnosis - Cylinder head servicing - Engine removal
and installation - Step-by-step procedures - Fully illustrated with
over 300 photos - Tips from professionals - Machine shop repairs -
Performance and economy modifications Table of Contents: Chapter 1:
Introduction Chapter 2: Tools and equipment Chapter 3: Diagnosing
engine problems Chapter 4: Preparing for an overhaul Chapter 5:
Overhauling the cylinder heads Chapter 6: Overhauling the engine
block Chapter 7: Reassembling and installing the engine Chapter 8:
Related repairs Chapter 9: Improving performance and economy
When the car was invented, it changed how we live. Learn about the
first cars and how they changed the world.
During the early twentieth century, professional gamblers were such
a scourge in the smoking rooms of trans-Atlantic passenger liners
that White Star Line warned its passengers about them. In spring
1912 three professional gamblers travelled from the USA to England
for the sole purpose of returning to America on the maiden voyage
of Titanic. "Kid" Homer, "Harry" Rolmane and "Boy" Bradley (Harry
Homer, Charles Romaine and George Brereton) were grifters with a
long history of living on the wrong side of the law, who planned to
utilize their skills at the card table to relieve fellow passengers
of cash. One swiftly fell under suspicion of being a professional
"card mechanic", and was excluded from some poker games, but other
games continued apace. This new book, the result of years of
research by George Behe, reveals the true identities of these
gamblers, their individual backgrounds, the ruses they used, and
their ultimate fates after tragedy struck, as well as providing an
intriguing insight into a bygone age.
Hatchback with 1.2 litre (1242cc) petrol engine. Does NOT cover
diesel engine models or new 'Ka+' range introduced October 2016
London Transport's Country Buses provided services in the outer
London area and part of the Home Counties extending to an
approximate 25 mile radius from central London. Upon its formation
in 1933 the London Passenger Transport Board faced the task of
acquiring many independent operators in the Country area,
restructuring the route network and dealing with the great variety
of vehicle types. In the following years London Transport designed
a range of new buses for these services and built a number of
well-equipped garages. The Second World War saw a vast expansion of
services with many new routes serving the needs of war workers.
After the war a start was made in replacing the war weary fleet,
and a number of new routes in rural areas were established. This
first volume of the book tells the story from the origins of the
Country area in the early 1920s until the end of 1949.
Hatchback & Estate (`Mk 7'). Petrol: 1.2 litre (1197cc), 1.4
litre (1395cc) & 2.0 litre (1984cc). Diesel: 1.6 litre (1598cc)
& 2.0 litre (1968cc). Does NOT cover 1.0 litre 3-cylinder or
1.6/1.8 litre 4-cylinder petrol engines, all-electric or hybrid
models, convertible, Clubsport S, Golf R or dual fuel models. Does
NOT cover facelifted Golf range introduced for 2017.
Complete coverage for your Yamaha RD350 YPVS Twins covering 347cc
models for 1983 to 1995:
--Routine Maintenance
--Tune-up procedures
--Engine, clutch and transmission repair
--Cooling system
--Fuel and exhaust
--Emissions control
--Ignition and electrical systems
--Brakes, wheels and tires
--Steering, suspension and final drive
--Frame and bodywork
--Wiring diagrams
What was the first real 'automobile'? And what actually constitutes
an automobile, anyway? SUCH questions are not easy to answer, but
Keith Ray has embraced the challenge and compiled a myth-busting
book packed with fascinating facts. Ranging from the 'firsts' in
motoring technology such as the disc brake, fuel injection and
four-wheel drive, through the legislation that brought in the
driving test, speed limit and first conviction, all the way to the
first roundabout, dual carriageway, motorway, motoring organisation
and fatality, Ray not only reveals what happened first but rights
historic wrongs along the way. The V8 engine did not originate in
America, as most people believe, and Rudolf Diesel certainly did
not invent the diesel engine. Packed with photographs, First Gear
is the perfect gift for any motoring enthusiast.
In 1682, Charles II invited his scandalous younger brother, James,
Duke of York, to return from exile and take his rightful place as
heir to the throne. To celebrate, the future king set sail in a
fleet of eight ships destined for Edinburgh, where he would reunite
with his young pregnant wife. Yet disaster struck en route,
somewhere off the Norfolk coast. The royal frigate in which he
sailed, the Gloucester, sank, causing some two hundred sailors and
courtiers to perish. The diarist Samuel Pepys had been asked to
sail with James but refused the invitation, preferring to travel in
one of the other ships. Why? What did he know that others did not?
Nigel Pickford's compelling account of the catastrophe draws on a
richness of historical material including letters, diaries and
ships' logs, revealing for the first time the full drama and tragic
consequences of a shipwreck that shook Restoration Britain.
This lavish photographic history of the most beautiful and historic
railway stations in London tells a story of power, progress and
innovation, from the beginning of steam age to the teeming commuter
hubs of today. London has more mainline railway stations than any
other city in the world and many of them are amongst its grandest
architectural monuments. Its earliest terminals opened in the late
1830s when lines between the capital and the regions were built in
the first railway boom. The original station at London Bridge, the
capital's first passenger terminus, was opened in December 1836,
six months before Queen Victoria came to the throne. The last main
line to London, the Great Central Railway to Marylebone, was opened
in March 1899, two years before Victoria died. Ever since they
originally opened, these stations have been at heart of London life
and activity and have dominated the architectural landscape. Many
are now in the midst of major reconstructions and are the
centrepieces for the transformation of whole swathes of London,
from Paddington to King's Cross. This comprehensive story combines
a historical overview, archive illustrations and specially
commissioned photography, covering the origins of the earliest
stations up to the latest reconstructions and renovations. Written
by the expert author Oliver Green, this is an essential gift for
anyone interested in the history of London and its transport.
This new book is a personal reminiscence by retired railwayman John
C Morgan, who has put together the very best of his own collection
of stunning colour photographs to portray the life and times of the
Southern Railway. At a time when the railway scene was changing
forever, John was out and about around the network capturing all
those changes on film - whether it is steam, diesel or electric,
the result is a veritable feast of colour railway nostalgia
The VW Transporter is back! When VW started mass production of the
legendary Volkswagen Type 2 - better known in Germany as the
'Bulli', the hippie van or the VW microbus - in 1950, they could
not have imagined that its success story would reach this far into
the future. The VW Transporter is a street icon and remains a dream
vehicle for many car fans even today. The camper van version, in
particular, is the epitome of freedom, adventure and the urge to
venture into the great unknown. The cardboard model The VW
Transporter kit brings the camper van version of the T2 into your
home and onto your desk in the form of a 38-piece cardboard model.
The most remarkable features of this lovingly designed model are
the detailed interiors and the pop-top. Real 50s flair! It takes
just about an hour and not a single drop of glue to build a VW
Transporter for your desk. The companion book The high-quality
companion guide contains a step-by-step construction manual for
your cardboard model. In addition to that, you'll get a wealth of
background information on the history and technology of the famous
VW Transporter, as well as extensive images to provide you with
real insight into the world of camping in the 50s and 60s.
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