Andrew Cole
Class 58 Locomotives
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445662121
- author:
- Andrew Cole
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 1 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Railways, Andrew Cole,Class 58 Locomotives,Amberley Publishing,1445662124,Railroads - General,Transportation,Reference / Transport,TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General,Trains & railways: general interest
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Class 58 Locomotives A unique and significant departure from normal build standards, the fifty Class 58 locomotives were introduced in 1983. Built by BREL at Doncaster Works to a modular design, they featured a Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT prime mover, well-suited for their main use on merry-go-round coal traffic. Despite their innovative design, the class encountered issues with wheelslip and ultimately met an early retirement in the UK, as the Canadian-built Class 66s took over. However, this book pays tribute to the entire class through a collection of period photographs and detailed captions, providing a fascinating insight into these often-overlooked locomotives. With only one member physically preserved, Andrew Cole's book offers a rare opportunity to learn about this interesting class of locomotive, which played an important role in the UK's rail network.
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