The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives

                                                        The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives, An international guide to the most fabulous train engines.

 Published by Hermes House, 2010, hardcover, illustrated, index, 256 pages, condition: as new.

 Over 700 colour photographic images and illustrations of locomotives from around the world, a definitive history of locomotive technology from the 1830s to the present day, detailed specification boxes given for over 100 key locomotive designs, charts the development of locomotive design throughout the world including Britain, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, India, China, Japan and the Pacific Rim.

Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text .