British Atlantic Express Tender Locomotives
$102.75
- Hardcover
232 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2025
Summary
Giants of Speed: The British Atlantic Express Locomotives
The British Atlantic locomotive reigned supreme in the early 20th century, especially on the East Coast Mainline’s level stretches. This book delves into the design, construction, history, operation, and performance of these magnificent machines, including:
- Great Northern, Great Central, North Eastern, and North British Atlantics
- London Brighton & South Coast engines
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399080750 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 139908075X |
| Author: | David Maidment |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Transport |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.22kg |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 250mm |
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About The Author
David Maidment
David Maidment was a senior manager with British Railways, with widespread experience of railway operating on the Western and London Midland Regions culminating in the role of Head of Safety Policy for the BRB after the Clapham Junction train accident. He retired in 1996, was a Principal Railway Safety Consultant with International Risk Management Services from 1996 to 2001 and founded the Railway Children charity in 1995. He was awarded the OBE for services to the rail industry in 1996 and is now a frequent speaker on both the charity and his railway career and author of four novels, two non-fiction works on street children and over twenty books for Pen & Sword’s locomotive portfolio series, the royalties from all being donated to the charity.
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