General Surveys - Studies
COX, E. S.
The Contribution to Railway Engineering made by Two Institutions, I.Mech.E. / I.Loco.E 1847 - 1911 - 1969
History of the part played by the Mechanical and Locomotive Engineering Institutes in the development of locomotives and rolling stock, accompanied by photographs.
COX, E.S.
Locomotive Panorama
Volumes 1 & 2
Two part autobiography of E.S. Cox who held key positions in locomotive design and testing for the LMS and BR. Volume 1 covers the L&Y and LMS period, Volume 2 BR and foreign work.
DICKINSON, H.W. & JENKINS, R.
James Watt and the Steam Engine
The Memorial Volume Prepared for the Centenary of the Watt Centenary Commemoration at Birmingham 1919
DOW, George
British Steam Horses
A Book of Modern Locomotives
Study of British locomotives at the time of publication, 1950. Dow, who worked for the railways from 1927 on the LNER through to British Railways, covers construction, designers, speed records and operation. Text with photograph sections.
ELLIS, C. Hamilton
The Beauty of Old Trains
Ellis' review of railway development in the Victorian and pre-grouping period, including both British and foreign evolution. The narrative is supported by a section of photographs and eight colour plates of the authors own paintings.
ELLIS, C. Hamilton
The Engines That Passed
Ellis' recollections of classic world-wide steam locomotives. Illustrated with fine colour plates and black and white drawings, by the author.