The Lms Princess Coronation Pacifics, 1937-1956: Their Design and Development

by David Maidment

This book covers the design, construction, operation and performance of Sir William Stanier's masterpiece, the Princess Coronation pacific locomotives, better known as the 'Duchesses'. Included are pen portraits of the LMS engineers, a chapter on the express locomotives of the early LMS period that preceded their introduction and the internal rivalries and politics that Stanier was brought in to resolve. Chapters and photographs cover the streamline...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399085778
• ISBN13: 9781399085779
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
• Length: 176 Pages