British Steam Railways & Locomotives: Pocket Encyclopaedia Book by O. S. Nock

O.S. Nock’s Pocket Encyclopaedia of British Steam Railways & Locomotives

O.S. Nock wrote over 100 books for the railway enthusiast, but none has been as well-loved as his two original Blandford Pocket Encyclopaedias covering British Steam Locomotives and the Steam Railways of Britain.

This unique compilation volume combines the text and illustrations from these two pocket encyclopaedias. Altogether, 386 colour illustrations portray the history of steam from Stephenson’s Locomotion to Riddle’s Evening Star, together with the carriages, rolling stock, signals, railway coats of arms and classic locomotives which proved to be railway milestones.

This book is a joy of nostalgia for the days when steam ruled the railways. The fashions, the craftmanship and the excitement of the steam period are vividly represented in its 392 pages.

Very Good… hardback book has a small sticker top right corner of first page (previous owner’s name)… see photos