Paperback. Over the past hundred years, the scrapping of life-expired buses has changed in numerous ways. From being a physically demanding task, it is now undertaken with the use of sophisticated machinery and governed by ever-increasing environmental and health and safety regulations. While bus breaking was initially concentrated in certain areas across the UK, where metal recycling facilities were close at hand, it has ultimately become a nationwide activity.Here Keith Jenkinson remembers those buses that have disappeared from our daily road transport scene, evoking fond memories of bygone eras. A second look at this popular part of the bus scene, with rare and previously unpublished photographs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Bus Breakers of the UK (Paperback)
Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 139810566X
ISBN 13: 9781398105669
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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A nostalgic look at the bus and coach scrapyards of the UK, spanning over seventy years of transport history.

What happens to buses and coaches when they reach the end of their service? Keith A. Jenkinson explores the world of bus breakers, the unsung heroes of the passenger transport industry. From muddy fields and sledgehammers to concreted yards and mechanical grabs, discover how dismantling processes have evolved over the decades.

This book brings back memories of a bygone era, showcasing a selection of previously unpublished images and offering a brief history of bus breakers across the UK.

Explore the evolution of bus scrapping methods.
Discover the key players in the bus breaking industry.
Relive the history of buses and coaches through rare photographs.

Perfect for transport enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the history of the UK bus industry. Why buy now? Because it's a unique glimpse into a hidden world of transport history.

About the Author

Keith A. Jenkinson is a transport enthusiast who has been writing about related topics since 1977.

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