New Book: The George England locomotives of the Festiniog Railway

[gwernol]

I'm pleased to announce my new book "The George England locomotives of
the Festiniog Railway". The book was written to support the Flexiscale
project to laser scan and 3D print models of the four remaining
Ffestiniog England locos. I am now making it available more widely.

The books covers the early history of steam locomotives on the narrow
gauge, then goes into detail on how the Festiniog tendered for its
first steam locos and contracted with George England. The next chapter
is a biography of England and cover his often acrimonious dealings
with Robert Fairlie. The locomotives are then described in detail,
each getting its own section with a full history of the changes over
its lifetime. Finally, we round off with a chapter on the laser
scanning and 3D printing process.

The book is richly illustrated with archive and recent photographs,
many previously unpublished.

Full details can be found at the website:
http://www.festinioglocos.com/ where you can order your a copy.

There are two editions, a softcover and a limited edition, large
format hardcover (only 3 remaining!). All proceeds from the sale of
these book are being donated to the Welsh Pony restoration fund.

I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

 

Dan

 

[gwernol]

A quick update. The original limited edition hardcovers sold out very quickly. As a result I've now decided to offer a hardcover version of the small (25 x 20cm) size of the book for £24.99. Details are on the book's website at http://www.festinioglocos.com/ and you can order direct from:

 

http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/4660992-the-george-england-locomotives-of-the-ffestiniog-r

 

Dan

[Phil Traxson]

A quick update. The original limited edition hardcovers sold out very quickly. As a result I've now decided to offer a hardcover version of the small (25 x 20cm) size of the book for £24.99. Details are on the book's website at http://www.festinioglocos.com/ and you can order direct from:

 

http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/4660992-the-george-england-locomotives-of-the-ffestiniog-r

 

Dan

Just received my copy, excellent quality, and although I've only had time to glance through it, a lot of photo's I've never seen anywhere before. Already think it a bargain for a very specialist subject at £25.00, more so as the profits will help restore "Welsh Pony".

 

Phil T.

[tetsudofan]

Thanks for your posting - had missed the announcement of the 25 x 20cm of the hardcover version. Just ordered my copy!!

 

Keith

[gwernol]

Just received my copy, excellent quality, and although I've only had time to glance through it, a lot of photo's I've never seen anywhere before. Already think it a bargain for a very specialist subject at £25.00, more so as the profits will help restore "Welsh Pony".

 

Phil T.

 

Phil, glad to hear your book arrived safe and sound. There are a number of photos which I know haven't been published before and some which have rarely been seen. I'm glad you feel the book is good value for money. Many thanks, Dan

[gwernol]

The 200th. copy of the book was purchased earlier today. More than £720 has now been raised through book sales for Welsh Pony, which I'm very pleased about. You can still order a copy at: http://www.festinioglocos.com/ - if you order by the 13th December you can still get delivery ahead of Christmas Day.

 

Many thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy so far. I hope you've enjoyed the book.