David Maidment

Midland Railway and L M S 4-4-0 Locomotives: Their Design, Operation and Performance

Midland Railway and L M S 4-4-0 Locomotives: Their Design, Operation and Performance

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This book explores the history of the Johnson, Deeley, and Fowler 4-4-0 locomotives of the Midland Railway and its LMS successor, including their design, construction, operation, and performance. It includes over 400 black and white photographs and covers their work on the Midland main lines and later work on the West Coast main line.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd



David Maidment has delved into the intricate history of the Johnson, Deeley, and Fowler 4-4-0 locomotives of the Midland Railway and its LMS successor, encompassing their design, construction, operation, and performance in this comprehensive book. With over 400 black and white photographs, it vividly recounts their service on the Midland main lines, stretching from St Pancras to Derby, Manchester, Leeds, and Carlisle, with a notable segment via the renowned Settle & Carlisle line. Additionally, the book explores the later work of the Fowler LMS engines on the West Coast main line. Furthermore, it delves into the history of Midland 4-4-0s built for the Somerset & Dorset and Midland & Great Northern Railways. Spanning from the first Midland 4-4-0 constructed in 1876 to the final LMS 2P withdrawn in 1962, the book provides a wealth of information, including performance logs, weight diagrams, dimensions, and statistical details for each locomotive.


Dimension: 240 x 250 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526772503

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