British Railways Standard Pacifics

Author: Tuffrey, Peter

Trains & railways: general interest

Published on 1 October 2018 by Great Northern Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 192 pages, Colour and black and white photographs
275 x 222 x 17 | 998g

British Rail Standard Pacifics features steam locomotives in the Britannia,Duke of Gloucester, and Clan classes.

- There are photographs of every Britannia class locomotive, the Duke of Gloucester and all the Clan class engines.

- A book of this nature has not been seen hitherto.

- There is a considerable number of evocative colour pictures as well as an abundance of pin-sharp black and white images.

- The total number of pictures is around 300.

- The captions are well researched and informative.

- The Britannia class locomotives are seen in various locations up and down the country: in London, the West Country, East Anglia, North West, Yorkshire and many other areas. The Clan Class are mainly seen operating in Scotland but a feware seen south of the Border.

- Many engines are depicted undertaking a variety of duties as well as being captured on shed. Several are seen on works and on the scrap line.

- The book will be of interest to both rail enthusiasts and social historians alike.