Clements, Jeremy
Robinson Eight-coupled Locomotives
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910809686
- author:
- Clements, Jeremy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 21.5 centimetres (0.77 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Robinson Eight-coupled Locomotives is a comprehensive survey of a large and complex locomotive family that saw service on four continents between 1902 and the early 1970s. Starting with the introduction of three 0-8-0s for the Great Central Railway in 1902, J G Robinson's heavy freight locomotive fleet grew rapidly as part of General Manager Sam Fay's strategy to rescue the company from financial difficulties. The book covers a wide range of locomotives, including the signature 2-8-0s, the original 0-8-0s, and the unusual 0-8-4Ts. It also explores the development of ten-coupled power, the story of the 'might-have-been' Garratt, and the various modifications and rebuildings instituted by Gresley and Thompson. With over 500 locomotives constructed, this work provides a detailed look at a fascinating period in the history of British railways. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of locomotives and railways, particularly those with a focus on engineering and transportation.
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