Britain's Steam Locomotives : 100 of the Best, from Penydarren to Tornado

Britain's Steam Locomotives : 100 of the Best, from Penydarren to TornadoIt is more than 200 years since the world_Ts 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_Ts nationalised railways ended in 1968, yet the British public_Ts love affair with these magnificent machines endures. In this volume you_Tll find:

It is more than 200 years since the world�_Ts 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�_Ts nationalised railways ended in 1968, yet the British public�_Ts love affair with these magnificent machines endures. In this volume you�_Tll find: Features on 100 of the most impressive British steam locomotivesStories of the fascinating engineers who designed themBeautiful imagery from the country�_Ts leading railway photographersWritten by best-selling railway author Julian Holland, Britain�_Ts Steam Locomotives is the perfect addition to any railway enthusiast�_Ts collection.