The steam locomotive was a British invention and even today, the
world speed record for steam remains with a British locomotive,
Mallard. Steam's first significant contribution to British industry
was through powering pumping engines for mines. When steam was
applied to the railways, the 'railway age' began. The steam
locomotive went through several distinct phases during its long
life, which came to an end on regular service in the late 1960s.
The early phase was followed by the trend for large single driving
wheels, then compound locomotives with connected driving wheels
once steel became strong enough for the connecting rods. Further
developments included tank engines that could run equally well
forwards and backwards; the 4-6-0 and 4-6-2 expresses; the passion
for speed records and streamlining; and the standardisation years
of British Railways. This insightful, fully illustrated story book
follows the history of the steam locomotive and will delight all
those interested in the steam age.
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