Riddles Class 9F 2-10-0 (Locomotives in Detail) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Riddles Class 9F 2-10-0 (Locomotives in Detail) Book

The single largest class of new locomotive to be constructed after the nationalisation of Britains railways in 1948, the 251 representatives of the Riddles-designed Class 9F 2-10-0, were amongst the most powerful steam locomotives ever constructed in the United Kingdom. First introduced in 1954, these impressive locomotives were destined never to fulfil their true potential as, in 1955, the Modernisation Plan foreshadowed the complete elimination of steam traction from Britains railways. Construction of the class continued until 1960, when No 92220 Evening Star became the last main line steam locomotive to be constructed for use by BR. By this date, however, it was clear that the class was destined to have a relatively short life and, by the end of main line steam in August 1968, most of … read more...
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