The Victorian Steam Locomotive

Of Use to Locomotive Engineers and Model Engineers.

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This volume is a reprint of a book designed for engineering students in the mid Victorian period, it has a good text written in a modern and accessible style and is relevant to modern day enthusiasts restoring or constructing replica or miniature steam locomotives.

The book has a good selection of drawings and photographs depicting locomotives of the period from 1804-1879, which complement the historic text.

At the time this book was written by two of the leading engineering academics, the steam locomotive was regarded as one of the finest examples of advanced engineering and its drivers and firemen were at the forefront of skilled working people.