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

By John Walter and John A. Walter

John Walter has created an accessible one-volume study of the development of the steam railway locomotive from Trevithick, Hedley, Blenkinsop, S?guin, Stevenson and other pioneers to the ground-breaking analytical work of Chapelon and his disciples. Beginning with a full history, the book then presents a comprehensive directory based on the Whyte wheel classification system. Packed with images, diagrams and contemporary artworks, this well-researched book will be indispensable to casual and serious enthusiasts alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750967161
• ISBN13: 9780750967167
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.9" x 8.9"