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Britain’s Steam Locomotives by Julian Holland is a captivating exploration of the history and allure of steam locomotives in Britain. The book delves into the development and legacy of these powerful engines, showcasing their impact on travel and industry. With rich details and stunning imagery, it takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, highlighting notable trains and routes that have shaped the nation's railway heritage.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for the golden age of steam railways and an interest in Britain's rich railway heritage. With fascinating insights and stunning photography, it provides a captivating journey through the history and engineering marvels of steam locomotives, making it a delightful read for travel and adventure enthusiasts.

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Britain’s Steam Locomotives

It is more than 200 years since the world’s 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.

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It is more than 200 years since the world’s 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’s nationalised railways ended in 1968, yet the British public’s love affair with these magnificent machines endures. In this volume you’ll find:

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

Written by best-selling railway author Julian Holland, Britain’s Steam Locomotives is the perfect addition to any railway enthusiast’s collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008622794

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 1160g

Pages: 224

About the Author

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 Britain’s Lost Railways (2013) and Great Railway Journeys of the World (HarperCollins, 2014).

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