British Steam Railways by O. S. Nock (Hardcover, 2009)

British Steam Railways by O. S. Nock (Hardcover, 2009).

O. S. Nock wrote over 100 books for the railway enthusiast, but none has been as well-loved as his two original Blandford Pocket Encyclopedias covering British Steam Locomotives and the Steam Railways of Britain.

This unique compilation volume combines the text and illustrations from these two pocket encyclopedias.

Altogether, 386 colour illustrations portray the history of steam from Stephenson's Locomotion to Riddles' Evening Star, together with the carriages, rolling stock, signals, railway coats of arms and classic locomotives which proved to be railway milestones.

This book is a joy of nostalgia for the days when steam ruled the railways. The fashions, the craftsmanship and the excitement of the steam period are vividly represented in its 392 pages.