An authoritative, illustrated account of the aesthetic development behind the Class 89 prototype locomotive - British Rail's first and only 125mph electric Co-Co. The book draws on the official BR archives and first-hand interviews with those involved in the design exercise. Industrial design of the Classes 90, 91, the APT and the Channel Tunnel shuttle locomotive is also discussed in some detail.
This book forms a part of a larger volume, currently in production, covering the full history of the locomotive - its antecedents on the world stage, conception, design, performance in service - and analyses the people and politics ultimately leading to its solitary status.