British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation (Hardback)

Recommended for a good balance between technical information of each locomotive and their history. The comprehensive listing of locomotives still extant, their working lives, and their current status will merit this book finding a place on every rail enthusiast's bookshelf.

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Rail Advent

"This is a useful and well-produced overview of the British preserved loco scene."

West Somerset Railway Association

The book does exactly what it says on the cover and is recommended for anyone with an interest in UK standard-gauge steam. The photographs include not only locomotives, but also trains in some very interesting settings, which adds to the enjoyment of a well-researched offering. Recommended – Next one please!

Ffestiniog Railway Magazine

… the book presents the UK’s preserved steam locos in quite a different light and I found it a fascinating read; easily recommended.

Railways Illustrated, February 2021

Review by Roger Backhouse

This book can be useful but note that not all preserved locos are included.

York Model Engineers newsletter

"British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation" is about the photography history of steam locomotives that are now preserved as part of the UK's national collection. It includes locomotives that can be found in private collections and those that adorn the various heritage railways operating in Britain. The book discusses each topic both in its working life and during its subsequent preservation.

With its proper balance between information and photographs it manages to successfully unite the past and present of preserved steam locomotives, which is only achieved in some railway museums. Essential for all fans of English steam locomotives and for those who want to see good black and white rail photographs.

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