A delightful celebration of the Routemaster, an icon of British transportation.
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Matthew Jones is a writer and editor, with a particular interest in military, maritime and transport history. He lives in London.
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Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
hardcover. Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. N° de réf. du vendeur rev7151296292
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Nothing encapsulates the essence of London quite like the red double-decker Routemaster bus. Its iconic design, since its 1956 inception, has become as much a symbol of the capital as St Paul's or Tower Bridge.The design was revolutionary, drawing largely on the many innovative technological advances brought about by the development of aircraft during the Second World War. Boasting a lightweight, two-part sub frame assembly, independent front suspension, an automatic gearbox, power-hydraulic braking and power-steering, this truly modern machine was like nothing seen before in public transport. The Routemaster was specifically designed and constructed for service in the tough operating conditions of London and its suburbs. It served this vast area for nearly half a century and its utility and mechanical reliability made it a dependable workhorse for London Transport, leading to several refurbishments and life extensions before it was finally withdrawn from general service in 2005.Cherished by the public and tourists alike, it is a genuine classic and many heritage examples remain in working order indeed, you can still hop on a Routemaster on parts of London's number 9 and 15 routes. This book is a delightful celebration of the Routemaster, using authentic material covering its exterior and interior design, technical aspects and operation, and illustrated with diagrams and line drawings throughout. There are sections on learning to be a bus driver (circa 1960), behind the scenes in a bus garage, reports and press releases on the first Routemasters, timetables and bus maps from 1956, instructions for drivers and conductors, and even a users guide to the Gibson bus ticket machine for all aspiring 'clippies'. As Mayor of London Boris Johnson's 'new' Routemaster takes to the road it is a timely reminder of just how great the original was. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR005431811
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Vendeur : MusicMagpie, Stockport, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. 1785922885. 8/5/2026 9:41:25 AM. N° de réf. du vendeur U9781844861521
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Vendeur : RIVERLEE BOOKS, Waltham Cross, HERTS, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. A hardcover non-fiction in very good condition. Spotless and unmarked pages in as-new condition. The cover remains clear and crisp, despite very minor signs of rubbing at the corners and on the fore edge. N° de réf. du vendeur 116901
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Vendeur : Schindler-Graf Booksellers, Westlake, OH, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. London: Conway Publishing, 2012. First Printing. Hardcover in linen-textured boards; 128 pages, illustrated. Decorative end-papers. Condition: Fine, with no marks or flaws. N° de réf. du vendeur JONE_060123
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Vendeur : Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. hardback, small octavo, red cloth lettered white, no dust wrapper, a very good tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text, 128pp. N° de réf. du vendeur 254433
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur O08G-01636
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Vendeur : Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. USED - some outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, book content is in very good readable condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 059537-4
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