The fire burns much better …..

“The fire burns much better …..” (second edition)
by J.J. Koopmans

ASTT is pleased to offer this Camden title The fire burns much better …. ” by J.J. Koopmans, at the publisher’s price of £24.95 plus postage and packing.  (Discount available to ASTT members.)

The cost of packaging and postage are currently as follows:

  • “Within UK” – p&p £5.00
  • “Within EU” applies to all EU countries – p&p £10.00.
  • “Outer Europe” applies to all other European countries, including Norway, Switzerland, Russia, and ex-Russian states – p&p £12.00.
  • “World Zone 1” applies to USA and Canada – p&p £23.50.
  • “World Zone 2” applies to Australasia – p&p £22.00.

If you would like to order a single copy of the book, please select from the following destinations. The price indicated for each includes the cost of the book plus packing and postage costs:


Book Price including postage


If you wish to nominate alternative delivery arrangements or order more than one copy of the book, please write to info@advanced-steam.org quoting your shipping address, your preferred delivery company, and the number of copies that you wish to purchase. We will advise applicable postage rates and send a payment request (via PayPal) for the total amount.

Customers in Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands are requested to contact info@advanced-steam.org for postage rates to these countries. Please note: customers in “high risk” countries such as India, Pakistan, Nigeria, the Philippines and South Africa, may be required to accept risks of loss.

Please note: All proceeds from the sale of the book will accrue to Advanced Steam Traction Services Ltd (ASTS), and will be used to fund its work improving the performance, reliability and economy of steam locomotives.