British Locomotive Design

1825-1960
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-62923-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 136 Seiten, Format (B × H): 190 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Reihe: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1967, British Locomotive Design is a review of British locomotive practice during the century and a quarter of steam’s ascendency. The author shows how the Stephenson basic plan, while remaining essentially unchanged, was adapted over the years to meet the increasing demands made upon it in terms of haulage power and speed. The subject’s widespread appeal is derived largely from the enormous variety of practical examples furnished by the products of the former companies, the groups and nationalisation, and, in the description of these by one who has a lifelong predilection for the steam engine in all its manifestations, readers will find due recognition accorded to the machines which had won their favour and, with others, have exercised a fascination as unquestionable as it is difficult to account for in set terms. This book will be of interest to students of engineering, technology, design and history.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Glover, Graham

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Design Produktdesign, Industriedesign

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. Beginnings 2. Mid-Victorian 3. Late Victoriana 4. The Broad Gauge 5. Edwardian Engines 6. The Last Years of the Companies 7. Grouping 8. The End Index