Recommended if the subject is of particular interest, especially if you have the other volumes.

The Railway Observer

This is a real treasure trove of railway (and military) trivia... Historic photographs are in a sepia tint which looks surprisingly effective. An oddity among railway books, though curiously fascinating.

The Society of Model and Experimental Engineers

Reviewed alongside British Steam Military Connections: LNER Steam Locomotives & Tornado

Both books feature pin-sharp images and quality monochrome and colour reproduction, and are highly recommended additions to the social history of our railways.

West Somerset Railway Association

Overall this book strikes one as being somewhat in the 'coffee table' style although the author has managed, without producing a dense text, to cram in enough interesting information to hold the reader's attention and keep the pages turning.

Tenterden Terrier, March 2020

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Best of British, March 2019

The author presents a first class selection of monochrome and colour images, supported by clear descriptive text in explanation and linking of the images. The transport images will be greatly appreciated by rail enthusiasts, but there are also images and excellent text depicting the subjects for which the locomotives were named.

This is a delightful, evocative book that is affordable and of first rate quality in its production. Should become a transport best seller.

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Firetrench

This is a well-researched book that can be picked up again and again.

Steam World, August 2018