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The Locomotive Up To Date The Classic Reference For Steam Locomotive Engineers And Firemen
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Book Synopsis The Locomotive Up to Date: the Classic Reference for Steam Locomotive Engineers and Firemen by : Charles McShane
Download or read book The Locomotive Up to Date: the Classic Reference for Steam Locomotive Engineers and Firemen written by Charles McShane and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it was originally published in 1899, The Locomotive Up to Date was hailed as "...the most definitive work ever published concerning the mechanism that has transformed the American nation: the steam locomotive." Filled with over 700 pages of text, diagrams and photos, this remains one of the most important railroading books ever written. From steam valves to sanders, trucks to side rods, it's a treasure trove of information, explaining in easy-to-understand language how the most sophisticated machines of the 19th Century were operated and maintained. This new edition is an exact duplicate of the original. Reformatted as an easy-to-read 8.5x11 volume, it's delightful for railroad enthusiasts of all ages.
Book Synopsis The Locomotive Up to Date by : Charles McShane
Download or read book The Locomotive Up to Date written by Charles McShane and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Locomotive Up to Date by : Charles McShane
Download or read book The Locomotive Up to Date written by Charles McShane and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 893 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Locomotive Up to Date (Classic Reprint) by : Charles McShane
Download or read book The Locomotive Up to Date (Classic Reprint) written by Charles McShane and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Locomotive Up to Date I desire to express my sincere thanks to the Railway Public for the generous reception accorded my former efforts, and trust that in this work I may be deemed, in some degree at least, to have made good my pledges to the gentlemen who requested the preparation by me of a more comprehensive work on the same subject. The number of contributors, inventors, locomotive works and mechanical journals who have rendered assistance are too numer ous to admit of my thanking them by name, but I beg here to renew to them all the acknowledgments which have already been made to each in person. C. Mcs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Locomotive Up to Date by : Charles MacShane
Download or read book The Locomotive Up to Date written by Charles MacShane and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Electric Railway Engineering by : Francis H. Doane
Download or read book Electric Railway Engineering written by Francis H. Doane and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Electric Railway Engineering was originally published in 1915, the electric railroad was rapidly transforming the nation¿s cities and suburbs. How trolley cars, interurban cars, and electric freight locomotives operate, and how a railroad must be constructed and maintained to support them, is the subject of this wonderful historic book. This new printing is an exact replica of the original, and features nearly 400 pages of text and numerous diagrams.
Book Synopsis 1902 Handbook of Steam Engineering by : International Correspondence School
Download or read book 1902 Handbook of Steam Engineering written by International Correspondence School and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published when the Age of Steam was at its zenith, the 1902 Handbook of Steam Engineering covers the design, construction, and operation of some of the 19th Century's most important machines: the steam pump, the steam elevator, and the steam heater. Profusely illustrated, this textbook provides a wonderful view of the era when steam pressure powered whole economies, enabling the industrial age and transforming the lives of millions. This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in "how it works", steam enthusiasts, and engineers of all ages.
Book Synopsis Locomotive Building by : Ralph E. Flanders
Download or read book Locomotive Building written by Ralph E. Flanders and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally created in 1911, Locomotive Building is the definitive text concerning the construction of steam engines for railroad use. Chapters include descriptions of all locomotive systems and their functions, including side rods, boiler, wheels, axle and diving boxes, frames and cylinders, valve motion, shop practice and more. Profusely illustrated with diagrams and rare photos, this reprint has been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.
Book Synopsis 1921 Shay Geared Locomotive Engine and Parts Catalog by : Shay Locomotive Works
Download or read book 1921 Shay Geared Locomotive Engine and Parts Catalog written by Shay Locomotive Works and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books consists of a replica of two vintage catalogs from the Lima Locomotive Works. The first shows Lima's line of Shay locomotives circa 1921. The second is a spare parts catalog with maintenance information. Featuring descriptive text and photos, this book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the age of steam. In 1877, Ephraim Shay came up with a radical design for a logging locomotive that featured a side- mounted set of cylinders. These drove drive shafts, which powered the wheels of both the locomotive and tender. This ¿geared locomotive¿ offered a distinct advantage, in that the entire weight of the engine developed tractive effort. The Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, produced the first Shay in 1880. Less than a decade later, the company was producing five different types of Shays, and shipping them throughout the world. The last Shay was built in 1945. Lima produced its last steam engine in 1949, and merged with Baldwin in 1951.
Book Synopsis The Locomotive Dictionary Volume 2 by : George L. Fowler
Download or read book The Locomotive Dictionary Volume 2 written by George L. Fowler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note: this is volume 2 in a 2 volume set. You must purchase both volumes to have a complete copy of this book. In 1905, the American Railway Master mechanics Association adopted a resolution, authorizing the creation of ¿...an illustrated dictionary of each and every part used in the building of locomotives.¿ The result, edited by famed technical writer George Fowler and published by the railroad gazette, was nearly 700 pages long, and richly illustrated with photographs, etchings, and blueprints. The Locomotive Dictionary was a triumph, and became one of the definitive engineering references for the railroad industry during the steam age. This high-quality reprint of a first edition of this wonderful book, represents the first time in decades that it has been available to the public. Softbound in two volumes, it is a wonderful reference that no steam fan or model railroader should be without.
Book Synopsis Heisler Geared Locomotives Catalog by : Heisler Locomotive Works
Download or read book Heisler Geared Locomotives Catalog written by Heisler Locomotive Works and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1892 Charles Heisler received a patent for a new kind of geared locomotive. Equipped with twin canted cylinders, the engine utilized a driveshaft to power outboard axles and connecting rods to power the inboard axles. As a result of this `vee-twin¿ arrangement, the Heisler was one of the fastest geared steam locomotives, providing more power with lower operating costs. Over 600 Heislers were produced from the 1890¿s until 1941, when the Heisler Locomotive Works closed its doors. This reproduction of the company¿s illustrated catalog dates from the 1920¿s. It shows the full line of Heisler products and presents a compelling argument for their use.
Book Synopsis A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1920 by : Baldwin Locomotive Works
Download or read book A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1920 written by Baldwin Locomotive Works and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally written in the late 1900¿s and then periodically revised, A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works chronicles the origins and growth of one of America¿s greatest industrial-era corporations. Founded in the early 1830¿s by Philadelphia jeweler Matthais Baldwin, the company built a huge number of steam locomotives before ceasing production in 1949. These included the 4-4-0 American type, 2-8-2 Mikado and 2-8-0 Consolidation. Hit hard by the loss of the steam engine market, Baldwin soldiered on for a brief while, producing electric and diesel engines. General Electric¿s dominance of the market proved too much, and Baldwin finally closed its doors in 1956. By that time over 70,500 Baldwin locomotives had been produced. This high quality reprint of the official company history dates from 1920. The book has been slightly reformatted, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.
Book Synopsis Locomotive Engineman's Manual by : W. P. James
Download or read book Locomotive Engineman's Manual written by W. P. James and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally printed in 1919, The Engineman's Manual was intended to be used in the instruction of locomotive engineers, firemen, and railroad mechanics. It features dozens of chapters concerning every aspect of the steam locomotive power plant and control systems, including the air brakes. This high quality reprint includes all of the original text ¿ nearly 500 pages worth ¿ in an easy-to-read 8.5x11 format. It's a must-have for any fan, of the age of steam!
Book Synopsis Mining by : International Correspondence Schools
Download or read book Mining written by International Correspondence Schools and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technology of mining is the subject of this fascinating book, and two companion volumes, all of which were originally published in 1907. Mining: Hoisting details the elevators, hoists and component machinery used to lift miners, supplies and ore. It contains over 200 pages of text, numerous illustrations and a set of examination questions for the mining sciences student. The book examines electric, steam and hand-powered hoists and explains the principles behind them in detail. It also delves into the control and signaling systems used to ensure safe and reliable operation. This historic book has been reprinted in its entirety It¿s a treat for anyone who ever worked underground, or for anyone who ever wondered, ¿How does that work?¿
Download or read book Mining Haulage written by Periscope Film and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technology of mining is the subject of this fascinating book, and two companion volumes, all of which were originally published in 1907. Mining: Haulage details the railways that operate in the underground world of the mine. This historic book has been reprinted in its entirety. It¿s a treat for anyone who ever worked underground, or for anyone who ever wondered, ¿How does that work?¿
Book Synopsis Philadelphia Rapid Transit: Construction and Equipment of the Market Street Subway and Elevated by : Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Download or read book Philadelphia Rapid Transit: Construction and Equipment of the Market Street Subway and Elevated written by Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1903 the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company broke ground on an ambitious project, to create the City of Brotherly Love's first high speed rail system. When it opened on March 4, 1907, the Market Street Subway-Elevated Line was greeted with acclaim. Running from the suburbs of West Philadelphia on elevated tracks, trains ducked underground to reach the city center. The line would be joined by the Frankford Elevated in 1922, and merged into today's Market-Frankford Line, now operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Originally printed in 1907 to celebrate the opening of the subway line, Philadelphia's Rapid Transit include descriptive text, and dozens of rare photos showing the men who built the line. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the construction and design of one of the nation's earliest municipal railway systems. This reprint has been slightly reformatted, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.
Book Synopsis How to Become a Successful Trolley Car Motorman / The 1908 Handbook for Electric Railway Men by : Sidney Alymer-Small
Download or read book How to Become a Successful Trolley Car Motorman / The 1908 Handbook for Electric Railway Men written by Sidney Alymer-Small and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1888, Frank J. Sprague built the first successful electric-powered trolley car system in Richmond, Virginia. A few years later he invented multiple-unit control, an innovation that allowed the creation of heavy electric elevated and subway systems. The motormen and conductors who operated these trains, trolleys and interurbans were often trained using Sidney Aylmer-Small's How to Become a Successful Motorman. The book contains descriptions of electric railway systems and technology, operating instructions, and a series of quizzes designed to improve retention of the data.