The History and Development of the Steam Locomotive
The History and Development of the Steam Locomotive
The history and development of the steam locomotive. An indispensible one-volume illustrated study of the development of steam traction on the railways
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John Walter has created an accessible one-volume study of the development of the steam railway locomotive from Trevithick, Hedley, Blenkinsop, Séguin, Stevenson and other pioneers to the ground-breaking analytical work of Chapelon and his disciples. Beginning with a full history, the book then presents a comprehensive directory based on the Whyte wheel classification system. Packed with images, diagrams and contemporary artworks, this well-researched book will be indispensable to casual and serious enthusiasts alike.