Steam Locomotives: The Gatefold Collection

From the first basic machines devised for hauling wooden wagons along crude tramways in the coalfields of northern England to the sophisticated locomotives that characterised the zenith of steam in the United States, the development of the steam locomotive is a fascinating aspect of modern industrial and transportation history. The Gatefold Collection: Steam Locomotives includes 36 full-colour, annotated illustrations of locomotives spanning one and a quarter centuries, ranging from the 1830 Stephenson Northumbrian to the 1955 EAR class in Kenya. Each gatefold pull-out includes a description of the locomotive’s history, along with specifications of dimensions, performance and engine details. With examples from France, the United States, Germany and India, The Gatefold Collection: Steam Locomotives will appeal to train fans the world over.