Flying Scotsman: A Pictorial History
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (647 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1473899923 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In 1928 the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) express steam locomotive hauled the first non-stop service from London to Edinburgh and in 1934 went on to break through the 100mph barrier. A great many words have been written about the engineering specification and in service performance of Flying Scotsman. The excitement which surrounded the return to steam of Flying Scotsman in 2016, and the ongoing celebrity status afforded to the famous Gresley designed engine, are perchance confirmation of the fact that it is The Worlds Most Famous Steam Locomotive. Withdrawn by BR in January 1963 as BR No 60103, the locomotive was bought for preservation and soon became a regular sight on mainline specials and at preserved railways. The new locomotive did not receive a name until it was sent for display at a Wembley exhibition in 1924, and then the name Fying Scotsman was chosen. Accordingly, this keepsake publication simply uses carefully selected images, dating from the BR steam era to the present day, to celebrate the Return of the Legend. This
. Keith Langston contributes news and feature material on a regular basis across a wide range of heritage titles, including Old Glory, Heritage Railway, Heritage Commercials, Tractor, and Towpath Talk. Cheshire based Keith Langston is a widely published and highly respected photo journalist who specialises in heritage transportation and industrial archaeology subjects. Keith counts himself fortunate to have known Fred Dibnah personally and to have observed the great man f
(York Model Engineer) . New to me, QR codes in the text allow access to YouTube videos or websites if you have a smartphone. “Profusely and beautifully illustrated with both B/W and color photography, "Flying Scotsman: A Pictorial History" is an extraordinary historical account that will be an especially appreciated addition to the personal reading lists of dedicated railroading enthusiasts, as well as an enduringly popular addition to both community and academic library Railroading History collections and supplemental studies lists.” (Midwest Book Review)What it says on the cover, a largely pictorial history with almost all pictures taken in preservation