The Iron Horse - The History and Development of the Steam Locomotive

The history and development of the steam locomotive. An indispensible one-volume illustrated study of the development of steam traction on the railways.

About the author

John Walter has published more than 50 books under a variety of names, including The Luger Story and Rifles of the World. His books have appeared in 11 languages and range from military history to steamships, railways and naval history.

Summary

With the nineteenth-century enthusiasm for railways came a demand for everfaster locomotives that could haul greater loads than their predecessors. Here John Walter outlines the fascinating history of steam railway locomotives followed by a comprehensive and easy-to-understand directory based on the Whyte wheel classification system.

Product details

• Authors: John Walter
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780750967167
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6716-7
• Dimensions: 228 mm x 257 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 842 g
• Illustrations: 120 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries