Description
| Product ID: | 9781803993638 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | British Railway Standard Steam Locomotives |
| Subtitle: | The Railway Photographs of RJ (Ron) Buckley |
| Authors: | Author: Brian J. Dickson |
| Subjects: | Individual photographers, Individual photographers, Transport industries, Railway trades, Trains and railways: general interest, Transport industries, Railway trades, Trains & railways: general interest, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1945 to c 1960, c 1960 to c 1970 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Photo history of BR standard steam locomotives, workhorses of British Rail The twelve British Railways Standard Locomotive Classes were all constructed incorporating Belpaire fireboxes, rocking grates, self-emptying ash pans and self-cleaning smoke boxes to allow easy access for both daily maintenance and running needs. The first to enter service during January 1951 from Crewe Works was Class 7 4-6-2 No. 70000 Britannia, with the last coming out of Swindon Works in March 1960, a Class 9 2-10-0 No. 92220 suitably named Evening Star. Working for British Railways in Derby, Ron Buckley was fortunate to be able to witness and photograph the many Standard locomotives that were constructed in or passed through Derby works for repair and maintenance. British Railway Standard Steam Locomotives is a compilation of some of the best images from this time, as well as from his many travels with enthusiast groups throughout the country. |
| Imprint Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-11-02 |
