Nigel Watson's "Universal Carriers" in Print!

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

My copy arrived today - thanks, Nigel! It got stuck in customs on the way through - the bugger probably took it home and read it first!

Gentlemen, I can say little to add to what's come before except to echo that this is the finest tome of its genre I've seen in many a year! In many ways, Mr. Watson's Universal Carriers Volume 1 sets an industry standard, in content, presentation and production; it is worth every damned penny being asked, and more!

For those of you who served on carriers, those of you who presently own carriers and those with a strong techno-historical interest in carriers, this fine work is no less than a "must have" on your book shelf.

Congratulations on an outstanding effort, Nigel - you have my, and MLU's, unqualified endorsement of your work!

http://www.universalcarrierbook.co.uk/

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[Snowy]

Thanks Tony,
Yes I am that Steve M, I love tracked cargo carriers of all sorts. I'm not expecting vast reams of info on the tracked truck, just nice to see it was mentioned. I have Mike Cecil's book and a few photos from the AWM website and am considering ordering the film footage of testing. I spent about three hours measuring up and photographing the tracked truck when I was last at the museum... and I still missed a few things. Luckily I've managed to synthesise a number of dimensions from my photos.

I've passed on Nigel's book site to the powers-that-be... I'm pretty confident my Chrissie prez' isn't going to be a pair of socks

Steve.

[Nigel Watson]

Thanks everyone for the great response to volume 2 of my book, it makes the hours of research worthwhile particularly as this book project grew from the need I had for details of my carrier.
The biase has had to be towards the English, Canadian and American carriers as I was unable to get over to Australia to undertake research on their carriers. The Australian and New Zealand pattern carriers I had to deal with from the English perspective as I don't believe one should write a factual book if one hasn't visited the country these vehicles were manufactured in.
I hope you find some new information about the Tracked Truck Steve, even if its a different view of a particular part.
I would also be interested Tony in the error of the engine number details as I would like to amend all errors in my last volume including the one on page 66 and 67!!

Beltring was great with a really successful book launch and Living History Display, as always it was great to meet everyone.

I will be puting out an official request for details and photos of every carrier owner soon for inclusion in a worldwide register. If someone else has started a register of carriers that exist today then please ask him/her to get in touch.

Thanks again everyone and I continue to read with great interest your carrier observations and discoveries.

Nigel

Nigel

[Gunner]

Jiff:

Please bring the book to Ottawa for BBB3 so we can drool and dream about our copies!

Nigel: I'll be making my order shortly!

Cheers and Ubique! Mike- deeply buried in the bowels of a Windsor carrier!

[G166UC]

Nigel,
So, when is volume 2 coming out? I am almost finished with my T-16. I may be done before I see your book. Rod Shaver

[G166UC]

Nigel,
Once I submitted the question, obviously, I found out it is already out. How do I order a copy? Rod

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by G166UC

Nigel,
Once I submitted the question, obviously, I found out it is already out. How do I order a copy? Rod

Right here, Rod.... http://www.universalcarrierbook.co.uk/

[George McKenzie]

I just got my Volume #2 from Nigel W .What a wonderfull book . Very informal and tons of pictures . Anyone that is interested in carriers should get one .Thanks to Nigel for autografting it too . George

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Nigel was present at the Battle of Normandy Book Fair at Tilly-sur-Seulles, France, on 7 June.

I bought Vol.2 and Nigel was so kind not only to autograph it, but also write me a small encouragement to get myself that T16 which is on my Christmas wish list. . .

Was great meeting you again Nigel, and what a great book!

Thanks,
Hanno

[RichardT10829]

anyone know when vol three is being released ?

i have vol 1 and vol 2 which are fantastic.