LONDON BUSES IN THE 1950S
Written by Ken Glazier
Published by Capital Transport
in 1989
ISBN: 1854141163
LONDON BUSES IN THE 1950S
Written by Ken Glazier.
Stock no. 1827451
1st.
1989.
Hardback.
Large format.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Fropm the replacement of the last trams at the beginning of the decade to the start of trolleybus replacement at the end, this book covers this eventful period using much previously unpublished information. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos throughout. ISBN: 1854141163. Bump to base of spine, light wear to lower edge of front board. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and lightly scuffed.
Front cover
Contents
- The 1950s: An Overview
- The Last Years of the Tram
- National Celebrations
- Single-Deck Rejuvenation
- The Last Years of the Guys
- The End of the Austerity and Pre-War Fleets
- Renewal of the Lowbridge Fleet
- Taking Over From Other Operators
- General Developments, 1950-1954
- New Garagesw and Works
- New Towns and Estates
- The Ticketing Revolution
- Further Single-Deck Developments
- Double-Deck Standardisation Completed
- General Developments, 1955-1959
- Industrial Relations
- Trolleybuses - Preparations for the End
- Appendices:
- A. South London Tram Conversion Scheme
- B. Expansion of Garage Capacity
- C. Summary of Vehicles Owned, 1950-1959
- D. The Scheduled Fleet
- E. Mechanisation of Ticketing