A beautifully illustrated celebration of Britain's golden age of steam, Classic British Steam Locomotives by Peter Herring showcases many of the most famous locomotives to have run on Britain's railways. Covering legendary engines from the Great Western Railway, London and North Eastern Railway, London Midland and Scottish Railway, Southern Railway and British Railways, this informative volume combines engaging historical text with superb full-colour photography that captures these magnificent machines in action.
Classic British Steam Locomotives explores the development of steam traction from the Victorian era through to the final years of mainline steam, highlighting the engineering achievements, technical innovations and distinctive characteristics of Britain's best-known locomotive classes. Readers will encounter celebrated express passenger engines, powerful freight locomotives, preserved heritage railway favourites and iconic locomotives that have become symbols of Britain's industrial heritage.
Peter Herring provides accessible descriptions suitable for both newcomers and experienced railway enthusiasts, making Classic British Steam Locomotives an excellent reference as well as an enjoyable pictorial history. The large-format colour photographs showcase locomotives from numerous angles, offering excellent detail of their design, liveries and working environments.
Whether you are a railway modeller, historian, photographer, collector or simply fascinated by steam locomotives, this volume offers an attractive overview of one of Britain's greatest engineering achievements. Richly illustrated and clearly written, Classic British Steam Locomotives remains an excellent addition to any railway, transport or industrial history library.
Condition - Good
2000 glossy hardcover. Spine is sunned. Library stamp on front endpaper. Binding is sound and the book remains a clean, attractive reading copy.
