Old Trolleybuses by David Kaye (Shire Album 215 Paperback)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Old Trolleybuses by David Kaye (Shire Album 215) delivers a concise, illustrated history of electric trolleybuses, tracing their development over a century from early experiments to their peak era and subsequent preservation.

Authored by transport historian and British Trolleybus Society member David Kaye, this guide explores the evolution of municipal trolleybus networks across the UK and Ireland—including systems in London, Belfast, Cardiff, Dublin, and Glasgow. It highlights key technical advances, fleet designs, and preserved vehicles hosted at static museums and heritage lines such as Sandtoft and Carlton Colville. Richly illustrated with rare period photographs and historical notes, this volume is an essential reference for public transport enthusiasts, bus historians, and classic vehicle collectors.

Key Features

• Illustrated historical guide to British and Irish electric trolleybuses (Shire Album 215).
• Covers early 19th-century experiments, mid-century peak usage, and 1960s fleet replacements.
• Authored by transport historian and British Trolleybus Society member David Kaye.
• Richly illustrated with rare archive photographs and municipal fleet details.
• Great reference guide for public transport heritage collectors and bus historians.