Great Western Kings - Rilegato

Mccormack, Kevin

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0857330187 ISBN 13: 9780857330185

Casa editrice: Haynes Pubns, 2011

Riassunto

The 30 ‘King’ class 4-6-0s were the GWR’s most prestigious express passenger engines. When introduced in 1927 they were the most powerful steam locomotives in Britain. The most famous was No. 6000 King George V which visited the USA for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad centenary. It was preserved on withdrawal in 1962 and after steam had finished on British Railways it ‘broke the ban’ when it returned to main-line operation, setting the scene for today’s numerous steam specials. Three ‘Kings’ survive and are always a huge draw for enthusiasts whenever they appear on the main line, on heritage railways or exhibition display.

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L'autore:

Kevin McCormack has written over 30 books for Ian Allan, mainly on bus subjects, but the 'Kings' is a special interest for him and this will be his first book about them. He lives in Surrey but spends much of his spare time involved with the Didcot Railway Centre, which is home to the Great Western Society's unique collection of steam engines (including a 'King'), coaches, wagons and buildings.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Haynes Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0857330187
• ISBN 13: 9780857330185
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 152