Nameplates: The Story Behind the Names

Nameplates: The Story Behind the Names

by JohnJackson (Author), John Jackson (Author)

Synopsis

Most people, rail enthusiasts or not, have heard of steam locomotive names such as Flying Scotsmanand Mallard. A multitude of loco names were inspired by the Royal Family and other famous people; famous buildings such as castles, halls and manors; countries of the British Empire and so on. The list and variety of names applied seemed endless. Today the railway is a very different place. The variety of train operators, both past and present, means there is no universal code of practice as to whether names are carried. Nevertheless, a glance through a list of today's locos and units reveals a considerable number and variety of names applied. This book takes a look at around 100 of those names and digs a little deeper to come up with the stories behind them, accompanied by a close-up of the nameplate and a shot of the loco or unit in action.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 15 May 2018

ISBN 10: 1445675927
ISBN 13: 9781445675923

Author Bio
John Jackson, a lifelong transport enthusiast, opted for early retirement and swapped the rat race for the rail tracks. Since then, he has traveled extensively on the British rail network with his camera as a constant companion. He continues to compile a photographic collection reflecting the UK rail industry that already extends to tens of thousands of images.