{"product_id":"9781914227554","title":"The Glorious Years of the LMS : London, Midland and Scottish Railway","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Tuffrey, Peter \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnclassified\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 19 October 2023 by Great Northern Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 176 pages, Black and white photographs throughout\u003cbr\u003e223 x 281 x 19 | 954g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne hundred years have passed from the formation of the largest British railway company - the London Midland \u0026amp; Scottish Railway. This was also the biggest transport concern in the world at the time. The LMSR was able to serve passengers and customers to a high standard up to the Second World War. During the conflict the LMSR made a valuable contribution to the war effort in terms of motive power provision, movement of goods and war materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Glorious Years of the LMS examines the company over the period 1923-1947 using over 250 high-quality black-and-white images. These are split into several sections: locomotives; carriages; war work; road vehicles; stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LMSR's territory spread across much of England, Scotland and into Wales and the photographs have been taken at a number of locations. These include stations, lineside, sheds and workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral companies constituted the LMSR, including the London \u0026amp; North Western Railway, Midland Railway, Caledonian Railway, Glasgow \u0026amp; South Western Railway, etc. Locomotives from these are included in the collection, alongside those of Sir Henry Fowler - Royal Scot 4-6-0, 4P 4-4-0, etc. - and Sir William Stanier. The latter's designs are most associated with the LMSR and include Jubilee 4-6-0, Class 5 4-6-0, 8F 2-8-0, Princess Royal and Coronation Class Pacifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LMSR was an early pioneer of steel-panelled coaching stock and also experimented with different types of carriages - cocktail bar, club car, lounge. Luxurious sets were built for the Royal Scot and Coronation Scot named trains, whilst the company provided new Royal Train saloons in the early 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the time of Grouping, road transport was increasing and the LMSR was keen to keep the competition at bay. A fleet of nearly 30,000 vehicles was developed, ranging from horse-drawn drays to vans, lorries and specialised trucks, particularly for containerised traffic. The LMSR also branched into bus services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LMSR existed for just 25 years and during that time the company, the officers and employees were able to create a lasting legacy of hard work, achievement and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45796951687408,"sku":"9781914227554","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9781914227554.jpg?v=1713563507","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.pro\/products\/9781914227554","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}