MIDLAND RAILWAY AND LMS 4-4-0 LOCOMOTIVES Their Design, Operation and Performance (Locomotive Portfolio)

A thoroughly researched David Maidment study that untangles the complex evolution of Midland Railway 4-4-0s under Johnson, Deeley and Fowler. Often overlooked, these locomotives proved vital across Midland, LMS and early British Railways service. Spanning 1876–1962, it blends design, performance and operations with over 400 photographs, detailed data and mainline workings from St Pancras to Carlisle—an essential, authoritative addition to any enthusiast’s library.