Britains Steam Locomotives: 100 of the best, from Penydarren to Tornado

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It is more than 200 years since the worlds 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 Britains nationalised railways ended in 1968, yet the British publics love affair with these magnificent machines endures. In this volume youll find:

Features on 100 of the most impressive British steam locomotives
Stories of the fascinating engineers who designed them
Beautiful imagery from the countrys leading railway photographers

Written by best-selling railway author Julian Holland, Britains Steam Locomotives is the perfect addition to any railway enthusiasts collection.

Author Bio

From a very young age Julian Holland has had a fascination with railways. He is a writer and photographer on many railway books, including the highly acclaimed and award winning The Times Mapping the Railways (2011), Exploring Britains Lost Railways (2013) and Great Railway Journeys of the World (HarperCollins, 2014).