British Trolleybus Systems

A trip through the heart of the British Isles. &quote;Like the second volume . . . a masterpiece in recording the histories of the UK's trolleybus networks.&quote; -SAHB Times (Society of Automotive Historians in Britain)Although there had been experiments with the use of a new form of transport-the 'trackless tram' (better known as the trolleybus)-during the first decade of the 20th century, it was in June 1911 that Bradford and Leeds became the country's pioneering operators of trolleybuses. There had been earlier experimental users-in places like Hove and London-and as the tide turned against the tram in many towns and cities, the trolleybus became a popular alternative with the trolleybus coming to dominate the provision of local public transport in places like Derby and Ipswich. This volume-one of four that examines the history of all trolleybus operators in the British Isles-focuses on the systems that operated in Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.&quote;The volumes are well illustrated with high quality photographs, and contain a wealth of information about the various systems, with comprehensive fleet and route lists as well as extensive historical detail. Recommended.&quote; -Ffestiniog Railway Magazine&quote;This is another excellent work which is sure to appeal to transport enthusiasts and historians keen to find out more about this long-lost form of traction on Britain's roads.&quote; -West Somerset Railway Association