Britain’s Steam Locomotives

Discover 100 of Britain’s most memorable and influential steam locomotives in an illustrated history of 150 years of inventive machinery, and the engineering minds behind the designs. Spanning 1804-1954 and colourfully illustrated with acclaimed photographs and 19th century prints, each expert profile tells the stories of the engines, engineers and explores what made each locomotive unique. From ‘Penydarrren’ in 1804 and ‘Puffing Billy’ in 1813, to British Rail Standard Class locomotives of the 1950s; via big names of ‘The Big Four’, Pre-Grouping and British Rail eras. With useful glossaries and a guide to footplate controls, learn more about the evocatively named ‘Cheltenham Spa Express’, ‘Yorkshire Pullman’, and, of course, ‘The Flying Scotsman’, to name a few. A celebration of British railways to delight any steam enthusiast.

Hardback
28 x 22cm
224 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photographs and drawings
FSC accredited paper