ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1970, this volume is a valuable source of extensive data concerning Scotland’s railways and locomotives. Material that has appeared in books, technical journals, society and institutional proceedings is here gathered together, enabling the reader to easily trace details of design and construction on the five main railways of Scotland from 1831 until 1923 when all the railways in Britain came together under English control. As well as being of interest to engineers, this volume will also appeal to railway and social historians.

chapter Chapter I|18 pages

Historical Prologue

chapter Chapter II|15 pages

Initial Stages

chapter Chapter III|19 pages

The Trend-Setters

chapter Chapter IV|19 pages

The Third Trend-Setter

chapter Chapter V|28 pages

A New Star in the Firmament

chapter Chapter VI|31 pages

The Trends Develop

chapter Chapter VII|20 pages

James Manson Leaves his Mark

chapter Chapter VIII|20 pages

The Drummond Trend Widens

chapter Chapter IX|18 pages

John Farquharson McIntosh

chapter Chapter X|30 pages

The Introduction of Superheating