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Test Car 1 ADW150375 Booklet by Dave Bower
22 page A5 Booklet
NEW Test Car 1 Booklet by Dave BowerTest Car 1 – ADW150375 was used for over 30 years by British Rail based out of the RTC at Derby. Thankfully this unique coach is now in preservation at the South Devon Railway.
This 22 page booklet provides an insight into how this coach was modified for its role as a Test Car, and gives a detailed account of the ride & stability testing process for which the Test Car was mainly used by British Rail.
Paperback Booklet - A5 (21.0 cm x 14.8 cm)
22 pages with over twenty photographs and diagrams (mostly colour).
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Supporting the Quorn Wagon and Wagon group at the Great Central Railway
"POCKET STOCKBOOK" - 2025 edition
Pictures and details of the superb collection of rolling stock preserved by the Quorn based volunteer group at the GCR.Visit the Quorn Wagon Group here - www.quornwagonandwagon.co.ukSupporting the Quorn Wagon and Wagon group at the Great Central Railway
"POCKET STOCKBOOK"
This 122-page booklet provides pictures and details of the groups' rolling stock fleet including box vans, open wagons, hoppers, tanks and departmental vehicles, as well as period road vehicles.
The Quorn Wagon and Wagon group appreciate your support towards restoring and maintaining this ageing collection in operational condition, for the enjoyment of visitors to the Great Central Railway. All profits from purchases of this booklet go towards helping Quorn Wagon and Wagon restoring and maintaining the fleet.
Softback A6 size (105 x 148mm), with clear acetate cover front and back, ring-bound booklet for easy reference.
122 pages - colour photographs throughout.Complied 2025
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NEW Updated Test Car 2 ADB975397 Booklet by Dave Bower - Quorn Wagon and Wagon
NEW Updated Test Car 2 Booklet by Dave Bower - Quorn Wagon and Wagon (2023)Test Car 2 – ADB975397 was used for over 40 years by British Rail and Serco based out of the RTC at Derby. Thankfully this unique coach is now in preservation under the care of the Quorn Wagon and Wagon group at the Great Central Railway.
This 36 page booklet provides an insight into how this coach was modified for its role as a Test Car, and gives a detailed account of the slip/brake testing process for which the Test Car was mainly used by British Rail.
All profits from purchases of this booklet go towards helping Quorn Wagon and Wagon restoring and maintaining a unique part of UK railway history that is Test Car 2.
Paperback Booklet - A5
36 pages with over thirty colour photographs and diagrams.
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Must have for any railway enthusiast wanting to take a deeper look into the background of railway vehicle testing at British Rail during the 1980s and 1990's.Laminated hardback book by Dave Bower, 358 pages with over 250 diagrams and colour photographs.
Laminated hardback book by Dave Bower
Sharing an intriguing insight into his experiences from a career working in the field of Rail Vehicle Testing, Dave takes us on a journey through many aspects of static and on-track testing, which was carried out to demonstrate new or modified traction and rolling stock meets the exacting standards for safe operation on the railway network; and provides the rail enthusiast with details of over 15 years of 1980s and 1990s test train formations and operations predominantly based at Derby’s Railway Technical Centre.
An interesting book, with great depth and details, maybe an ideal Gift for someone special or even yourself?
Author: Dave BowerISBN-9781999935603 - RAIL VEHICLE TESTINGBringing to Life My Experiences of Railway Vehicle Testing During the 1980s and 1990s
Published by Salient Books
Hardback Book
Laminated Cover
Size - 7” (178mm) x 10” (254mm)
Format - Portrait
Pages - 358
Diagrams and Photographs - 253 (mostly Colour)
Weight 0.95kg
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Supporting the Quorn Wagon and Wagon group at the Great Central Railway
"POCKET STOCKBOOK"Visit the Quorn Wagon Group here - www.quornwagonandwagon.co.ukSupporting the Quorn Wagon and Wagon group at the Great Central Railway
"POCKET STOCKBOOK"
This 120-page booklet provides pictures and details of the groups' rolling stock fleet including box vans, open wagons, hoppers, tanks and departmental vehicles, as well as period road vehicles.
The Quorn Wagon and Wagon group appreciate your support towards restoring and maintaining this ageing collection in operational condition, for the enjoyment of visitors to the Great Central Railway. All profits from purchases of this booklet go towards helping Quorn Wagon and Wagon restoring and maintaining the fleet.
Softback A6 size (105 x 148mm), with clear acetate cover front and back, ring-bound booklet for easy reference.
120 pages - colour photographs throughout.Complied 2023
