In Great Britain there existed a practice of naming steam railway
locomotives. The names chosen covered many and varied subjects,
however a large number of those represented direct links with
military personnel, regiments, squadrons, naval vessels, aircraft,
battles and associated historic events. Memorably the Southern
Railway (SR) created a Battle of Britain class of Light Pacific
locomotives, which were named in recognition of Battle of Britain
squadrons, airfields, aircraft and personnel. The Great Western
Railway (GWR) re-named some of its express passenger Castle Class
engines after Second World War aircraft. Names were displayed in
varying styles on both sides of the locomotives, additionally some
nameplates were adorned with ornate crests and badges. Long after
the demise of mainline steam, rescued nameplates are still much
sort after collectors' items, which when offered for sale command
high prices. This generously illustrated publication highlights the
relevant steam locomotives at work and explains the origins of the
military names.
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