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Southern Steam in Retrospect
Eric Sawford
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Description for Southern Steam in Retrospect
Hardback. In 1950 Eric Sawford set out to make a photographic record of as many types of steam locomotives as he could that existed on British Railways. This title features among others engines such as: veteran 2-4-OWTs, the 4-4-2 Adams Radial tanks, and heavy tank engines comprising the massive G16 4-8-OTs and H16 4-6-2Ts together with the Z class 0-8-OTs. Num Pages: 132 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKES; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 193 x 14. Weight in Grams: 612.
In the days of steam each of the six British Railways regions had its dedicated enthusiasts, none more so than the Southern, a region of contrasts headed by the magnificent Bullied Pacifics. These comprised the 'Merchant Navy' class, all of which were eventually seen in rebuilt form, to the lighter 'West Country' and 'Battle of Britain' 4-6-2s. Some were rebuilt, others continued until withdrawn in unrebuilt form. Various types of tank locomotives had a fascination all of their own. Two in particular, the veteran 2-4-OWTs on the Wenford Bridge mineral line in Cornwall and in Dorset, the 4-4-2 Adams Radial ... Read more
In the days of steam each of the six British Railways regions had its dedicated enthusiasts, none more so than the Southern, a region of contrasts headed by the magnificent Bullied Pacifics. These comprised the 'Merchant Navy' class, all of which were eventually seen in rebuilt form, to the lighter 'West Country' and 'Battle of Britain' 4-6-2s. Some were rebuilt, others continued until withdrawn in unrebuilt form. Various types of tank locomotives had a fascination all of their own. Two in particular, the veteran 2-4-OWTs on the Wenford Bridge mineral line in Cornwall and in Dorset, the 4-4-2 Adams Radial ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
132
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750946278
SKU
V9780750946278
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About Eric Sawford
Eric Sawford is a well-known author and expert on steam railways and steam power. His previous publications include: 'The Last Days of Steam'. 'The Last Days of Steam on the Eastern Region'. 'The End of the Line'.and 'Eastern Steam in Retrospect'.
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