British Steam Locomotive Builders

The reprinting of this important book will fill a gap in available publications on locomotive construction, which has existed for many years.

About the author

James W. Lowe was a premium apprentice, who was trained on the Great Western Railway, at Wolverhampton and Swindon Works, he later worked for British Timken and went on to work in South Africa as an inspector for South African Railways and Harbours.

Summary

The reprinting of this important book will fill a gap in available publications on locomotive construction, which has existed for many years.

Product details

• Authors: James W Lowe, James W. Lowe
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2014
• EAN: 9781473822894
• ISBN: 978-1-4738-2289-4
• No. of pages: 704
• Dimensions: 244 mm x 167 mm x 55 mm
• Weight: 1654 g
• Illustrations: Fully illustrated throughout - 300+ images
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering