Giants of Steam: The Great Men and Machines of Rail's Golden Age

Glancey, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 1843547732 / ISBN 13: 9781843547730

Published by Atlantic Books, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Giants of Steam: The Great Men and Machines of Rail's Golden Age
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843547732
• ISBN 13: 9781843547730
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1758915115.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 46887747
• Signed: 9/26/2025 7:31:55 PM
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Synopsis

The thrilling story of the last, and greatest, generation of steam railway locomotives in regular main line service

A story of invention, skill, and passion, Giants of Steam reveals how the true advocates of steam's glory days pushed its design and performance to remarkable limits, taking these powerful and beautifully designed machines to new heights against a backdrop of the political upheavals and military conflicts of the mid-20th century. Glancey tells the stories of the greatest of the "steam men," the charismatic engineers who designed these machines and put them to use. Giants of Steam also reveals how steam design has continued to progress against the odds in recent decades, while enthusiasm for the steam locomotive itself is far from burning out.

About the Author

Jonathan Glancey is the former architecture and design correspondent of the Guardian and Independent newspapers. He is also a steam locomotive enthusiast and pilot. His books include The Story of Architecture and The Train: An Illustrated History.