RAILWAYS –
Detailed history of the development of British single-driving steam locomotives, describing their origin and operation, and their evolution from The Rocket into types such as the Great Western’s broad gauge variation, the Patentee engines, and the Midland’s Johnson single-drivers. With descriptions of notable standard and broad gauge variations and the Jenny Lind type. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos plus colorful centerfold as well as schematic diagrams. 23 pages.
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Excellent overview of these early British steam engines. Very detailed with many period photos and some great full colour profiles.
