A Detailed History Of British Railways Standard Steam Locomotives
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| Author | : John Walford |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Locomotives |
| ISBN | : 9780901115959 |
John Walford and Paul Harrison present the complete story of the powerful and successful Class 9Fs. Enthusiasts will find this book a delight as the engines were allocated to more than 60 depots and worked nationwide. Full details of each engine's construction, allocation and use, modification and disposal and a chapter on the 9 preserved engines is included .
| Author | : Keith Langston |
| Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2012-01-01 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1845631463 |
After WWII the existing railway companies were all put into the control of the newly formed British Transport Commission and that government organization spawned British Railways, which came into being on 1st January 1948. The railway infrastructure had suffered badly during the war years and most of the steam locomotives were 'tired' and badly maintained and or life expired. Although the management of British Railways was already planning to replace steam power with diesel and electric engines/units they still took a decision to build more steam locomotives (as a stop gap). Some 999 (yes just 1 short) Standard locomotives were built in 12 classes ranging from super powerful express and freight engine to suburban tank locomotives. The locomotives were mainly in good order when the order came in 1968 to end steam, some only 8 years old.There still exists a fleet of 46 preserved Standards of which 75% are in working order in and around the UKs preserved railways, furthermore 3 new build standard locomotives are proposed. Steam fans who were around in the 1960s all remember the 'Standards'.
| Author | : Hugh Longworth |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 2013-01-01 |
| Genre | : Steam locomotives |
| ISBN | : 9780860936602 |
An exhaustive and monumental listing of every steam locomotive operated by British Railways from Nationalisation until the end of steam in 1968, now brought completely up to date in a second edition.
| Author | : Christian Wolmar |
| Publisher | : Atlantic Books |
| Total Pages | : 332 |
| Release | : 2008-05-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1848872615 |
Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.
| Author | : David Mather |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword Transport |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2020-09-30 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1526770202 |
The first steam locomotives used on any British railway, worked in industry. The use of new and second hand former main line locomotives, was once a widespread aspect of the railways of Britain. This volume covers many of the once numerous manufacturers who constructed steam locomotives for industry and contractors from the 19th to the mid 20th centuries. David Mather has spent many years researching and collecting photographs across Britain, of most of the different locomotive types that once worked in industry. This book is designed to be both a record of these various manufacturers and a useful guide to those researching and modelling industrial steam.
| Author | : Malcolm Clegg |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword Transport |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2020-07-30 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1526760479 |
A pictorial history of the British locomotives now part of the national collection, detailing their working lives and their preservation. British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation covers the history in pictorial form of steam locomotives that are now preserved as part of the national collection. Those which can be found in private collections and the ones which adorn the various heritage railways which operate throughout Britain. The book looks at each subject both in its working life and during its subsequent preservation. The pictorial content covers a wide swathe of Britain during the years before the heritage locomotives were earmarked for preservation. Praise for British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation “The book does exactly what it says on the cover and is recommended for anyone with an interest in UK standard-gauge steam. The photographs include not only locomotives, but also trains in some very interesting settings, which adds to the enjoyment of a well-researched offering. Recommended—Next one please!” —Ffestiniog Railway Magazine
| Author | : Peter Jones |
| Publisher | : Crowood Press UK |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-01-15 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781847970299 |
If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive, but are daunted by the skills required, then this book is for you. Written in his clear and encouraging style, Peter Jones demystifies the whole process for those with little or no previous experience. Contents include: An explanation of terms; Basic metalworking processes; Step-by-step project guides; Machining; Boilermaking; Painting; and Finishing. Fully illustrated throughout with color photographs and drawings, and including appendices of suppliers and societies, this is an invaluable work for the railway modeler.
| Author | : L. A. Summers |
| Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2014-12-15 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1445634783 |
Railway sleuth Les Summers unravels the politics and policies that led to the abandonment of steam traction under British Railways. In this fascinating account, he examines the twilight of steam in the era that shaped the future of our railways.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Locomotives |
| ISBN | : 9780901115775 |
In this volume Paul Chancellor covers the construction at all six main workshops. With local livery variations and national use there is something for everyone to savour in this book. Diagrams for each design are included.
| Author | : Rodger P. Bradley |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : |
