Publisher's Synopsis
- An official book: published in association with the National Railway Museum in York, and benefitting from full access to technical drawings and photographs taken during overhaul.
- Anatomy of 4472: full description of all constituent parts; changes from originality and authenticity; charting modifications made from new until the present day (including livery, smoke deflectors, double chimney, etc).
- Detailed description of the work undertaken by the National Railway Museum during the major overhaul from which 4472 emerged in the winter of 2015/2016.
- Running the locomotive: preparing the loco for a day's run; raising steam, coaling and watering; taking from the shed to the train; coupling up, drawing away and getting up to speed; slowing down for signals and stations; arrival at destination, coming off the train and back to the depot for 'disposal' (dropping fire, cleaning etc).
- First-hand experiences from driver, fireman and engineer.
- Historical highlights: displayed at the British Empire Exhibition 1924/25; the first recorded 100mph run; rebuilding from A1 to A3 class in 1946; general duties on the LNER and BR; rescue for preservation and return to the main line; tours in the USA and Australia; saved for the nation.
