This book covers what many enthusisasts refer to as the 'standard' Kirtley goods engines.Built between 1869 and 1874 they were among the longest lived engines in the country,with one of them, No 778, built by Dubs in 1870, remaining in service as BR No until 58110 until November 1951.The book follows the usual pattern and begins with an Introduction followed by Origins, Construction, The Engines in Service, Painting and Numbers.
Softcover, 102 pages, 93 b/w images, 18 drawings.