British Railways Steam Locomotives 1948-68 Vol 1: Designs inherited from the GWR and LNER

When originally published, this record of every steam locomotive operated by British Railways from nationalisation until the end of steam on the network in 1968 provided a detailed and accurate source of reference on this important subject. In this new edition the books' many photographs have been given more space on the page and the use of enlarged and enhanced drawings, greatly increased the size of the work. Thus, it was decided to produce two volumes of roughly similar size. This first one focuses on the Great Western and LNER locomotives which became part of BR stock in 1948. A second book will cover Southern and LMS locos and the Standard classes introduced by BR. The entry for each class provides essential information including the size of cylinders and driving wheels, boiler pressure, weight, the type of valve gear used, the year the type was introduced and its tractive effort. Also includes place and date of construction, withdrawal and scrapping together with any renumberings during the BR era.