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George Augustus Nokes
1867–1948
Best known by the pen name G. A. Sekon, this British railway writer helped shape early transport journalism and turned technical history into lively, readable books. His work is especially valued by readers interested in steam locomotives and the growth of Britain's railways.
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The evolution of the steam locomotive (1803 to 1898)
by George Augustus Nokes
About the author
Born in Hammersmith on January 5, 1867, he wrote under the name G. A. Sekon and became a well-known British journalist and author on railway subjects. He is remembered above all as the founding editor of The Railway Magazine, a major early periodical for railway readers.
Alongside his editorial work, he wrote books on railway companies and locomotive development, including The Evolution of the Steam Locomotive (1803 to 1898) and histories of major British railways. His writing combined practical detail with a clear, accessible style, which helped bring railway history to a wider audience.
He died on February 19, 1948. A suitable verified portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included here.