It is more than 200 years since the world s first steam railway locomotive hauled its initial load of iron ore and passengers on a short, slow journey. From that time onwards, the evolution of the steam locomotive continued unabated through the 19th century and on into the 20th. Steam haulage on Britain s nationalised railways ended in 1968, yet the British public s love affair with these magnificent machines endures. In this volume you ll find: Features on 100 of the most impressive British steam locomotives Stories of the fascinating engineers who designed them Beautiful imagery from the country s leading railway photographers Written by best-selling railway author Julian Holland, Britain s Steam Locomotives is the perfect addition to any railway enthusiast s collection.
Product code: 9780008622794
| ISBN |
9780008622794 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
282x219x20 |
| No. Of Pages |
224 |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers |