Military Connections: GWR, SR, BR & WD Steam Locomotives (British Steam)

Military Connections: GWR, SR, BR & WD Steam Locomotives (British Steam) image
ISBN-10:

1473878535

ISBN-13:

9781473878532

Author(s): LANGSTON, Keith
Released: Aug 29, 2019
Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
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Description:

In Great Britain there existed a practice of naming steam railway locomotives. The names chosen covered many and varied subjects, however a large number of those represented direct links with military personnel, regiments, squadrons, naval vessels, aircraft, battles and associated historic events. Memorably the Southern Railway (SR) created a Battle of Britain class of Light Pacific locomotives, which were named in recognition of Battle of Britain squadrons, airfields, aircraft and personnel. The Great Western Railway (GWR) renamed some of its express passenger Castle Class engines after Second World War aircraft. Names were displayed in varying styles on both sides of the locomotives, additionally some nameplates were adorned with ornate crests and badges. Long after the demise of mainline steam, rescued nameplates are still much sort after collectors' items, which when offered for sale command high prices. This generously illustrated publication highlights the relevant steam locomotives at work and explains the origins of the military names.












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