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Of all motor vehicles the farm tractor has proved to be among the
most beneficial. It has freed hundreds of thousands of laborers and
horses from backbreaking toil on the land in all weathers and it
has stabilized the cost of food.
Starting with steam power in the middle of the nineteenth century,
the agricultural tractor became motorized in the early years of the
twentieth century. From vast prairie types, lighter, one-man
machines arrived in time to avert famine in the First World War.
Mass production followed, which brought the price of tractors
within reach of the average farmer. Meanwhile tractors changed from
being simple substitutes for draught animals to highly
sophisticated machines, with power takeoffs and hydraulically
mounted implements. Pneumatic tires and diesel engines
revolutionized the 1930s market, after which draught control and
then inexpensive four-wheel-drive made sure that fuel and time went
into crop production rather than wheelspin. This marked the end of
the widespread use of tracked crawlers, as powerful and efficient
wheeled tractors took their place, incorporating the latest
multi-range transmission technology.
All the key developments and significant tractor makers are
described in this book, from the beginning of the tractor's
development to the 1970s. Illustrated by period views of machines
at work and in contemporary sales literature, this is a nostalgic
history of the machine that has been at the center of agricultural
life since before World War II.
Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and
motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to
follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs
and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting
section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable
short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for
special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic;
color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index.
Porsche and motorsport always belonged together - so you would
think. But in fact, private owners were the first to be successful
with their 356s on the racing tracks. The Porsche 550 Spyder from
the 1950s was the first racing car manufactured at the plant - and
achieved great successes right from the beginning! Motorsport not
only gave Porsche the opportunity to test progressive technology
that could be transferred to roadsters, it also was the ideal
marketing tool with an enormous influence. Looking back at models
like the Porsche 917, 904 and 956, successful serial winners and
racing legends emerged from that. Just as legendary are Rene
Staud's Porsche photos. As one of the best and most famous
automobile photographers in the world, he staged the top-class
sports cars in a way so far unmatched. Beyond the racing track's
noise and dirt, the Porsche models unfold their unique magic and
show the tough developmental work behind them as well as the
timelessness of functional design. Text in English and German.
Saloon & Estate ('B7' Series) with 1.6 litre (1598cc) & 2.0
litre (1968cc) turbo-diesel engines Does NOT cover petrol models,
4WD ('Alltrack') versions or 'CC' body style Does NOT cover new VW
Passat range ('B8' Series) introduced January 2015
Haynes has discovered all the problems that motorcycle owners could
possibly encounter when rebuilding or repairing their bikes.
Documenting the most common DIY fixes with hundreds of
illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this compendium of
repair, modification and troubleshooting advice is applicable to
all domestic and import marques.
At 11:40pm on 14 April 1912, Titanic collided with an iceberg in
the middle of the North Atlantic and began to sink. From the moment
the iceberg was spotted, the ship was on a collision course with
destiny, with the immediate aftermath of the collision becoming a
race against time for those on board to inspect the damage and
determine Titanic's fate. In this new study, the events of both the
evasive manoeuvres and the subsequent damage assessment are broken
down, order by order, moment by moment, giving a forensic analysis
of these crucial events. In doing so, with the backing of an
exhaustive collection of both historical and modern data, along
with over twenty years of personal research by Brad Payne, facts
are separated from myths and the most accurate truths about what
really happened aboard Titanic during these critical moments are
revealed.
The 'Big Four' railways had experimented with diesel-powered
shunting locomotives from 1933 with the Great Western Railway
seeing the advantages of operating diesel-powered railcars, and
doing so successfully from the same date. The 1955 'Modernisation
Report' predicted the end of steam power and laid out the basis of
the 'Pilot Scheme' for the introduction of main-line diesel
locomotives to British Railways. A number of these hastily designed
classes of locomotives were found wanting in terms of power and
especially reliability, but pressure to forge ahead with their
introduction meant that the numbers constructed were unrealistic
and, in consequence, many had very short operating lives.
Fortunately, the 'Pilot Scheme' did bring forward some excellent
reliable classes of locomotives that were produced in large
numbers, with examples surviving into the modern railway operating
companies and the preservation scene. Early and First Generation
Green Diesels in Photographs brings together the work of four
photographers - Ron Buckley, Robert Butterfield, Andrew Forsyth and
Hugh Ramsay - charting the development of diesels in their
photographs from 1949 to 1966.
A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain's
diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the many
extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found on
Britain's waterways. Our canals and rivers link into a diverse
3,000-mile-long network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows you
that wherever you find yourself in the country, there will be
something nearby to give you a taste of this beautiful and
nostalgia-infused world. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and
Moira Haynes bring our waterways to life with their witty and
lyrical prose, including many lesser-known and often ignored places
- the best-kept secrets of Britain's canals and rivers. Some
examples of wonders include: * Historic Hungerford in Berkshire,
where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown
after the Glorious Revolution * The world famous Pontcysyllte
Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on slender tapered columns 126 feet
over the River Dee below * Hest Bank, with its stunning views and
the only place where a canal runs so close to the seashore that you
can smell the seaweed from the back of your boat As well as lively
personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on Britain's heritage
and history, this guide includes handy recommendations to help you
make the most of your visit to each wonder. This is the book you
will want to have in the back of your car, or stuffed into your
backpack, so you can find an idyllic place for a picnic, or the
perfect day trip for a long weekend.
Philip's is No. 1 in the UK for clear maps and market leader in
Road Atlases. We bring you the latest large spiral-bound format Big
Road Atlas Britain and Ireland 2023 with fully updated maps from
the Philip's digital database. 'Good balance between detail and
clarity with excellent town maps' What Car? * Main scale of maps: 3
miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000 - all fully updated * Practical 'more
to view per page' A3 spiral bound, lie-flat format * Smart
motorways mapped and electric cars explained * Great for planning
and driving long journeys or short hops * Philip's: Britain's
clearest maps for motorists * Completely updated and revised for
2023 with information on Smart Motorways and electric cars * Map of
scenic Britain and a map highlighting railways, airports and ferry
ports - Easy to plan your route in advance - 6-page route-planning
section - 64 fully indexed town and city plans - 16 pages of city
approach maps with named arterial roads - 2-page road map of
Ireland Philip's 2023 Big Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains
96 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch
(Scottish Highlands and Western Isles at 4 miles to 1 inch, Orkney
and Shetland at 5.25 miles to 1 inch). The maps clearly mark
service areas, roundabouts and multi-level junctions for easy
navigation, and in rural areas distinguish between roads over and
under 4 metres wide - a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The
atlas also includes a 2-page road map of Ireland, route-planning
maps, a distance table, 12 large-scale city approach maps with
named arterial roads, and 64 extra-detailed and fully indexed town
and city plans.
VW Polo models with petrol and diesel engines. Petrol: 1.2 litre
(1198 cc) and 1.4 litre (1390 cc) Does not cover 1.2 litre TSI, 1.4
litre twin-charger, ACT or bi-fuel engines Diesel: 1.2 litre (1199
cc) and 1.6 litre (1598 cc)
Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for
visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty
years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide
provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass
options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred
specific rail excursions and sightseeing options.
XV1600A, XV1700A-Road Star (1999-2007); XV1600AS-Road Star MM
Limited (2000); XV1600ALE-Road Star Limited Edition (2003);
XV1700AM-Road Star Midnight (2004-2007); XV1600AT, XV1700AT-Road
Star Silverado (1999-2007); XV1600AS-Road Star Midnight Star
(2001-2
A quick look at today's map of the county of Leicestershire and
it's easy to see that its county town, Leicester, sits at an
important railway crossroads. With London to the south and the East
Midlands cities of Derby and Nottingham to the north, the line
linking St Pancras and Sheffield is crossed in Leicester by one of
England's most important east-west link lines. This link provides
passenger rail journey opportunities to and from Birmingham to the
west and the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge to the east. In
addition, it is playing an increasingly important role as a freight
route to and from East Anglia, including connecting the UK's
largest container port at Felixstowe with a number of terminals
across the country. The line between Leicester and Burton on Trent
may have lost its passenger service, but it remains an important
access route to the quarries in the area around Coalville. The
county's railways may have been drastically pruned by the Beeching
Axe, but they still have a wide variety of traffic on offer. In
this book John Jackson looks at the variety of traffic at work on
the county's main lines. The story is completed by a glance at
today's roll of Brush's workshops in Loughborough and loco
servicing and stabling facility now occupying the former depot at
Leicester itself.
Britain has been responsible for some of the greatest and most
varied sports cars ever built - the Blower' Bentleys of the 1920s,
diminutive MGs of the 1930s, glamorous Jaguar E-types and Aston
Martin DB5s of the 1960s, and beyond that the jaw-dropping Lotuses
and McLarens of more recent times. This book charts the rich
history of the UK's most magnificent high-performance machines,
from their primitive, pioneering days through today's
technologically advanced modern sports cars. Taking in some of the
most admired and sought after cars ever created, it aims to show
how, over nearly 140 years, these exciting, and sometimes
extraordinary, vehicles developed. The author explores how speeds
have risen, handling has been enhanced, styles have evolved and
sophistication has increased. Illustrated with over 180 pictures,
this fascinating story of the ups and downs of the world's love
affair with Britain's sports cars is almost as dramatic and dynamic
as the machines themselves.
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.
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