Locomotion, 9781835874318
Paperback
Celebrate trains: past, present, and future. A stunning illustrated railway journey.
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    64 pages

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    20 July 2026

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Summary

A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things railway, Locomotion celebrates the ingenuity of trains past, present and future.

From early steam engines through to the modern high-speed trains of today, Locomotion is a spectacular look at the history of trains and railways throughout the world, and the wonder and escapism they evoke. Packed full of iconic trains including the famous Flying Scotsman and the grand Orient Express as well as encompassin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781835874318
ISBN-10:1835874312
Author:Alastair Steele, Ryo Takemasa
Publisher:Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint:Bonnier Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:64
Release Date:20 July 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:300mm x 235mm
About The Author

Alastair Steele

Alastair Steele (Author)

Alastair Steele is a railway historian, author, and expert woodworker. A railway enthusiast since childhood, he has spent the last decade restoring vintage carriages on a heritage railway, alongside writing about the railways.

Locomotion is his first children’s book, exploring famous icons of the railway world, along with some of the more ‘off the beaten track’ railways that Alastair loves best, such as narrow gauge and industrial lines.

In his spare time, Alastair plays in acoustic band, The Intention Craft, follows the trials and tribulations of Brighton & Hove Albion, and enjoys introducing his young daughter to the wonderful world of the railways.

Ryo Takemasa (Illustrator)

Ryo Takemasa is a multi-award-winning illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Musashino Art University in 2010. Ryo’s illustrations are used for a wide range of work worldwide, including cookbooks, travel guides, editorial commissions, posters, and much more. He is a member of the Tokyo Illustrators Society.

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