HillierGraves, Tim
Gresley's Master Engineer, Bert Spencer: A Career in Railway Engineering and Design
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399045070
- author:
- HillierGraves, Tim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Transport
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 2.2 x 25.4 x 25.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Bert Spencer: A Faithful Assistant to Railway Legend For sixteen years, Bert Spencer worked closely with Herbert Nigel Gresley, CME of the LNER, playing a crucial role in the development of Gresley's iconic locomotives. This biography brings together Spencer's own writings and records from his time at the Institution of Locomotive Engineers, offering a unique insight into his life and work. Spencer's story is one of behind-the-scenes collaboration, where he added value to Gresley's ideas and helped bring them to life. Through letters, papers, and official documents, Spencer shares his experiences and perspectives on the development of some of the most memorable locomotives in railway history. This book presents a fascinating personal narrative of Bert Spencer's life and work, shedding new light on an unsung hero of British railway engineering.
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