The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives by Colin Garratt Large hard cover, 1997, 256pages, very good condition

Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as an enduring symbol of the advance of technology

Illustrated with over 700 illustrations, both black-and-white and colour illustration and photographs.

The World Encyclopaedia of Locomotives stands nearly 2 centuries of locomotive development worldwide in an easy-to-use format that will appeal to every railway enthusiast. Divided into three sections, the book is organised chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text." -- from the front fold over panel. The three sections: -- The Birth of The Railways, The Golden Age of Steam and The 1950s To the Present Day.

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