British Multiple Units

British Multiple Units

Multiple units are the unsung heroes of the modern railway system. Their many advantages include higher capacity, less track damage and lower operating costs, making them an popular choice for modern, cost-conscious, railway operators. This fully illustrated volume details the history of the major unit types that have operated on the UK’s rail network, beginning with the earliest Victorian-era steam railcars and workin up to the modern hybrid-powered multiple units currently under development. The story is told through a selection of photographs, class details and tables listing the major unit types classified by propulsion types and generation.

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ISBN: 978 1 913870 59 1

Price: £15.99

Series: Britain’s Railways Series, vol 13

Format: Paperback, 96 pages

Author: Andy Flowers