CLASSIC STEAM by Patrick B. Whitehouse 1982

CLASSIC STEAM

by Patrick B. Whitehouse

DESCRIPTION
ISBN: 0861240472
Format: large hardcover with dust jacket
Published: Bison Books 1980, reprinted 1982
Size (mm): 245 w x 310 h x 20 d
Pages: 192
SKU: FSM/2511/U232

ABOUT
For nearly 150 years the steam locomotive was the workhorse of the world's railroads, but today its evocative sound, its glistening brass and the smell of hot oil have almost disappeared, only to be replaced by the mutter and reek of the diesel and the smooth efficiency of electricity.

This book looks back at the history and fascination of the steam locomotive--the colorful engines of Britain where it all began, the great locomotives which headed such trains as the Orient Express over the European mainland, the huge monsters and great train of North America and the development of steam in Africa, Asia and Australia.

Illustrated throughout with monochrome and some colour images.

Includes loose news article and fine line illustrations.

CONDITION
Immaculate with only light shelf wear/fading on dust jacket, gift inscription on end paper, otherwise clean and unmarked. Images depict all need to know detail.

REMARKS
Scarce in this condition
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