Pioneers & Prototypes
CLARK, E. Kitson
An Internal-Combustion Locomotive
Kitson Clark's paper to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 1927. The paper was based on the experiments undertaken on a stationary test engine. Includes tables and diagrams with a fold-out of the Kitson-Still Eight Cylinder Locomotive.
HARESNAPE, Brian
British Rail Fleet Survey - Early Prototype and Pilot Scheme Diesel-Electrics
British Rail Fleet Survey 1
MARSDEN, Colin J. (ed.)
Modern Locomotives Illustrated 185 - Main Line Prototypes: The BR Designs
NOCK, O.S.
Two Miles a Minute - The story behind the conception and operation of Britain's High Speed and Advanced Passenger Trains
RICHARDS, E.V.
LMS Diesel Locomotives and Railcars
Locomotives of the LMS Series
A fine detailed study of LMS diesel shunters, service and main line locomotives and railcars. Development, production and operation of each type supported with photographs throughout. See separate listings for other volumes in the RCTS LMS series.
STEPHENS, Robert
Diesel Pioneers - The British Rail Diesel Loco Fleet up to 1970
The Colour of British Rail Volume 1
One of three colour photographic albums featuring modern traction to about 1990. The first volume covered diesel pioneers, the second and third the West and East Coast lines. Search using 'Colour of British Rail' for other volumes.