Can anyone recommend a guide to the different classes of locomotives? Ideally an illustrated book that covers steam and the older diesel and electric for example diesel class 37 or 40. It's the very beginning of a new hobby; I missed out in the 50s when my friends went spotting at Crewe and I went fishing. Thank you Hugo
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You may find this useful by Colin Marsden, he also does one for modern day locos as well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diesel-Electric-Locomotive-Recognition-Guide/dp/0711036373
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diesel-Electric-Locomotive-Recognition-Guide/dp/0711036373
Many thanks; I've just ordered a second hand copy! All I need now is something similar for steam.
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Hugo, you seem to be sorted for diesel & electric locos but not steam. There are some "coffee table" books on British steam locos but these are generally not aimed at the enthusiast. Platform 5's book on preserved locos gives you some technical details and where they can be found along with photos and things such as names carried. The 2018 edition has just been published but I might still have a 2016 edition knocking around which I could sell you knocked down (no one wants the old one now!) or alternatively, Steam Railway magazine did a comprehensive guide to preserved locos a few months back.
Thank you Steve for your recommendations and kind offer. Following your lead I have managed to buy a 'bookazine' by Steam Railway magazine on preserved British railway locos that seems to fit the bill. many thanks again
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