Illustrated Encyclopedia Worlds Steam Passenger Locomotives

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Steam Passenger Locomotives by Brian Hollingsworth. Published by Crescent Books, New York, NY, 1982. 1st US Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. 208 Pgs. ISBN 0517374862. LCCN 82-71276. Over 200 photos, 90 color drawings and two 8-page panoramic fold-outs depicting four true giants of steam. This book is presented as an historical record, a magnificent tribute to a form of transport that has spanned more than 150 years, and in particular to the steam passenger express locomotive. It describes over 150 classic engines from all over the world presented with full color drawings and photographs. The descriptions relate the development and service of the locomotive classes, citing facts, quoting interesting anecdotes and revealing the author's knowledge of his subject. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20208.