British Steam Military Connections

LNER Steam Locomotives & Tornado

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads, History, British
Cover of the book British Steam Military Connections by Keith Langston, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Keith Langston ISBN: 9781526759832
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: November 30, 2019
Imprint: Pen and Sword Transport Language: English
Author: Keith Langston
ISBN: 9781526759832
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: November 30, 2019
Imprint: Pen and Sword Transport
Language: English

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. This publication looks specifically at the relevant steam locomotives which came into British Railway stock on 1 January 1948.

Memorably, the London, Midland & Scottish Railway named an express locomotive Patriot, as a memorial engine following on from a London & North Western Railway (LNWR) tradition. That name was then applied to a complete class of locomotives. In addition, a large number of the company’s Jubilee class locomotives were given names with a military connection, as were a small number of Black Five class engines. Famously the majority of the much-admired Royal Scot class of engines carried names associated with the military in general and regimental names in particular. The Stanier 8F class, often referred to as The Engines of War were unnamed by the LMS. However, one of the class honored the memory of a Victoria Cross holder, whilst the locomotive was in the UK and under the ownership of the War Department.

Many of the 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 around the railway network and explains the origins and social history surrounding their military names.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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. This publication looks specifically at the relevant steam locomotives which came into British Railway stock on 1 January 1948.

Memorably, the London, Midland & Scottish Railway named an express locomotive Patriot, as a memorial engine following on from a London & North Western Railway (LNWR) tradition. That name was then applied to a complete class of locomotives. In addition, a large number of the company’s Jubilee class locomotives were given names with a military connection, as were a small number of Black Five class engines. Famously the majority of the much-admired Royal Scot class of engines carried names associated with the military in general and regimental names in particular. The Stanier 8F class, often referred to as The Engines of War were unnamed by the LMS. However, one of the class honored the memory of a Victoria Cross holder, whilst the locomotive was in the UK and under the ownership of the War Department.

Many of the 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 around the railway network and explains the origins and social history surrounding their military names.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book The Black Prince's Expedition by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Disasters of the Deep by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Teenage Tommy by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe in World War II by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Launch Pad UK: Britain and the Cuban Missile Crisis by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Bomber Squadron No 7 by Keith Langston
Cover of the book The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain by Keith Langston
Cover of the book German Artillery in Combat by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Warwick in the Great War by Keith Langston
Cover of the book La Boiselle by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Night Action by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Flying at the Edge by Keith Langston
Cover of the book Fighter Command 1936-1968 by Keith Langston
Cover of the book L M S Locomotive Design and Development by Keith Langston
Cover of the book The Decisive Campaigns of the Desert Air Force 1942-1945 by Keith Langston
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy