Steaming Through Britain: A History of the Nation's Railways by Chris Ellis

by Chris Ellis

Originally built as a patchwork of local rail links, the railroads in Britain boomed in the 1840s into a truly national network. This lavish volume celebrates the expansion of both narrow-gauge and standard railways, the forceful personalities that made them grow, and the technologies that redefined rail travel. From Stephenson's steam-powered Rocket in 1829 and Gresley's Flying Scotsman to today's blisteringly fast Eurostar, all of the most famous locomotives are here and presented in evocative photographs and art.

Hardcover

First published January 4, 2011

Reviews

[Andy Field · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of detail for those interested in the history of steam. The summary of the heritage railways at the end is particularly good.