Arthur Peppercorn, a vicar's son from Herefordshire, was the last L
N E R Chief Mechanical Engineer. He managed his department for a
very short time before it was swept away in the wholesale changes
that followed Nationalisation of British Railways in 1948.Although
a disciple and follower of Sir Nigel Gresley, he was his own man
and developed his talent for production engineering that fully
complimented the design skills of his greatly respected leader. He
then became a worthy deputy to Edward Thompson during a war that
demanded great personal sacrifices from both men. When he finally
became C M E in 1946 he used his wide talents and experience to
lead in developing two successful pacific classes of locomotives,
that many rate as being among the best locomotives of this type
ever to appear in Britain. This book, which is the first detailed
biography of Peppercorn, tells his fascinating story and describes
the influences on his life and career, illustrating his many
achievements along the way.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Transport
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2021 |
Authors: |
Tim Hillier-Graves
|
Dimensions: |
282 x 216 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
264 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-2985-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5267-2985-7 |
Barcode: |
9781526729859 |
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