Great British Steam Locomotives that Made History
the story of railways in britain
$49.38
- Hardcover
- Release Date
11 September 2025
Summary
Iron Horses: Iconic Steam Locomotives of Great Britain
Railway history, stories and fascinating facts behind Britain’s much-loved, iconic steam locomotives. The industrial revolution and the age of steam were intertwined, each pushing the boundaries of the other, and the creation of steam locomotives changed the world forever.
This book looks back over some of the most significant and beloved of Britain’s steam locomotives, also charting the developments in railway history a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781803999326 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1803999322 |
| Author: | Rosa Matheson |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Release Date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
About The Author
Rosa Matheson
Dr Rosa Matheson is Swindon’s best-known railway author. A long-time enthusiast of Swindon Works, GWR and women’s railway history, she has a large collection of memorabilia, has written a number of books and articles, and is active in presenting talks to the community. She has previously written Death, Dynamite and Disaster: A Grisly Railway History, Terror in the Tunnels, The GWR Story, Apprenticeship and Training in GWR’s Swindon Works, TRIP: The Annual Holiday for GWR’s Swindon Works, and The Fair Sex: Women and the GWR.
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