Arthur Peppercorn, a vicar's son from Herefordshire, was the last L N E R Chief Mechanical Engineer.He managed his department for a very short time before it was swept away in the wholesale changes that followed Nationalisation of British Railways in 1948.Although a disciple and follower of Sir Nigel Gresley, he was his own man and developed his talent for production engineering that fully complimented the design skills of his greatly respected leader.
Author:Tim Hillier-Graves
Publisher: Pen & Sword
Hardback. 259pp. 22cm by 29cm.
ISBN 9781526729859
Weight. 1355g
Original Price: £40.00