Description This full colour book is both a joyous celebration of Britain's success and pre-eminence in railway pioneering and a magnificent record of the surviving British steam locomotives that can be found around the world. Colin Garrett has taken his skilled and patient lens around the British Isles and beyond, lovingly capturing the history and power of the great steam age. Full of personal memories, facts and amazing photographic spreads, this book should form a key part of any enthusiast's collection.