num_pages: 240
description: In Great Britain there existed a practice of naming steam locomotives. The names chosen covered many and varied subjects however a large number of those represented direct links with military personnel regiments squadrons naval vessels aircraft battles and associated historic events. For example all but one member of the famous Royal Scot class were named in honor of British regiments. Also the Southern Railway created a Battle of Britain class of locomotives which were named in recognition of Battle of Britain squadrons airfields aircraft and personnel. In addition the Great Western Railway renamed some of its engines after Second World War aircraft. The tradition has continued into modern times as the newly built A1 class locomotive is named Tornado in recognition of the jet fighter aircraft of the same name. This generously illustrated publication highlights the relevant steam locomotives and additionally examines the origin of the military names.
language: English
title: Military Connections: Great Western Railway, Southern Railway, British Railways & War Department Steam Locomotives
publisher: Pen and Sword Transport