A comprehensive history of the Pacific steam locomotives designed by Sir William Stanier for the London Midland & Scottish Railway. The author examines all aspects of the locomotives’ development, beginning with the LMS’s desire to catch up with its rival, the LNER, in the race for speed and Scottish business.
John Jennison describes the evolution of the Pacifics from the first Princess Royals through to the final Coronations and includes a detailed account of the “Turbomotive” project. 256 pages. Hardback. Over 200 illustrations. Published 2017.