• The first detailed study of this huge mainline through its operational history • Features extended commentaries from the authors, rich in detail • Super

The first steam locomotives used on any British railway, worked in industry. The use of new and second hand former main line locomotives, was once a widespread

Built at Doncaster works in 1923 the Nigel Gresley designed then-A1 class Pacific (4-6-2) first entered service as No 1472. The new locomotive did not receive a