Enthusiasm for historical steam locomotives never ceases to amaze. There are more Heritage Lines now than ever before, and more and more people are spending their weekends participating in 'Special Weekends', 'Santa Specials' and many other steam events. This nostalgic book is packed full of information and data on many of the preserved locomotives that now run on Britain's Heritage Lines. It focuses on the 'Big Four': London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS); Great Western Railway (GWR); London and North Eastern Railway (LNER); and Southern Railway (SR). Each entry provides information about the locomotive's class, year, wheel alignment, cylinders, driving wheel diameter, tractive effort, boiler pressure, valve gear, coal capacity and water capacity. With this book, every locomotive enthusiast will be able to indulge their passion for the steam trains of the past. Updated for 2024 edition.

About the Author
Mirco De Cet has been a train enthusiast since he was a little boy. He admits to loving anything mechanical, and his interest in locomotives and trains has grown over the years. He has photographed both modern and classic trains from around the world, and has a particular passion for the preserved lines of the UK and their intriguing history.


Book Information
ISBN 9780754831334
Author Mirco De Cet
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Lorenz Books
Publisher Anness Publishing