Bahamas
The story of a steam locomotive
By Peter W Skellon
MANY classes of BR steam locos struggle to have a book dedicated to them, so what chance has a single locomotive? Flying Scotsman, Mallard and Duke of Gloucester spring to mind – but here we learn the incredible story of how‘Jubilee’No. 45596 Bahamas, ousted by new diesels, was saved from scrap by a friendly shedmaster and dedicated group of enthusiasts.
The reader is introduced to Stanier’s design by way of drawings and diagrams, including a full page
