Publisher's Synopsis
Herbert Nigel Gresley was unique in his unparalleled 36 years of continuous service, culminating in his appointment at the age of 47 as Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LNER from 1923 until his untimely death in service in 1941. This detailed book reflects on the totality of Sir Nigel Gresley's many achievements, with particular reference to the many items of Gresley rolling stock that have survived into the 21st century.