The Planet and Samson Locomotives: Their Design and Development

by Anthony Dawson

Robert Stephenson's Planet class locomotive was the first true design of mainline express passenger locomotive. Delivered less than a year after Rocket it was one of the most successful early locomotive designs. Planet set the mold for British locomotive design for more than the next century featuring a multi tubular boiler; inside cylinders; crank axle; and the first use of proper frames.

The Planet class, and its 0-4-0 Samson derivative,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399092642
• ISBN13: 9781399092647
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
• Length: 184 Pages