American Steam Locomotives
American Steam Locomotives

Author: William L. Withuhn

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2019-03-01

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 0253039355

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For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life.

The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives
The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives

Author: A. Oliver

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2018-02-22

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1528784901

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First published in 1928, this is a classic guide to a the Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotive, a type of steam-powered engine used in trains. The first example of such an engine was built for the old Midland Railway in January, 1902. With detailed explanations and simple diagrams, this volume provides a complete overview of the engine and its inner workings. Highly recommended for vintage locomotive enthusiasts. Contents include: “Air Valves”, “Action in the Cylinders”, “Arithmetic”, “Bye-Pass Valves”, “Compound Expansion of Steam”, “Compound System Adopted”, “Compound Regulator Valve”, “Carbonation”, “Failures and Remedies”, “Handling the Engine”, “Horse Power”, “Leading the Engine”, “Horse Power”, “Leading Dimensions and Rations”, “Lubrication”, “Non-Return Valves”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a the original text and artwork.

New Catechism of the Steam Engine
New Catechism of the Steam Engine

Author: Nehemiah Hawkins

Publisher:

Published: 1904

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13:

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Relating to stationary, marine and locomotive engines; steam fire engines; pumping, hoisting and portable engines; gas, oil and air engines; explaining their principal points and their care and management.

La Locomotive À Vapeur
La Locomotive À Vapeur

Author: André Chapelon

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780953652303

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Written by the great French engineer André Chapelon, the man responsible for what were the world's most efficient and, on a pound for pound basis, most powerful steam locomotives ever built. Published in 1952, in this book Chapelon reviews in detail developments in the design and construction of all the steam locomotive's major parts, and compares the merits of simple and compound expansion. He then looks, again in detail, at the major standard gauge locomotive designs worldwide of the 20th Century, including his own. Translated from the French by George Carpenter, this edition includes various addenda updating Chapelon's work to the end of commercial steam, looks at Chapelon's unbuilt designs, and reviews the work of those who have continued to develop advanced steam locomotives. A book nobody interested in the history of the steam locomotive in the 20th century should be without. 659 A4 format pages, over 450 B & W photos, drawings, diagrams and charts, plus 41 colour illustrations.