robinb

Hi Michael The LMS and BR locomotives are extensively written about and there are many books to choose from. Arguably the godfathers of LMS research are the late David Jenkinson and Bob Essery. A great start for you would be: LMS LOCOMOTIVES HISTORY Illustrated Steam Engines Vol.1 Essery Jenkinson Railway This is quite easy to find on Ebay. The outstanding British publisher Wild Swan do a number of books on particular classes and these are also highly recommended: http://titfield.co.uk/Wild-Swan/Locomotives.htm As for BR classes Irwell Press (https://www.irwellpress.com/acatalog/Books.html) do some excellent class-specific books. As for a general overview I would recommend starting with the Wikipedia page...! Hope those are useful! Robin

Hi Eddie That's a very useful overview - thank you! I have in fact (thanks to Ulrich!) now acquired both the recommended Obermayer "Deutsche Dampflokotiven" and also the "Schmalspur" edition. What utterly charming little works they are and a total bargain at just €9.95 each! Certainly combined with your summary they are a great start - thanks chaps! Robin

Thanks Peter - will investigate!

Thanks for the tip, Ian, much appreciated!

That's a great tip, Ulrich, danke! Wie gut ist mein Deutsch? Well, I seem to be able to read pictures in any language ;-)

Hi chaps Trying to educate myself on the complexities of German railways. Is there a definitive book explaining the myriad classes of German steam? Thanks in advance! robinb