The Locomotive Up To Date The Classic Reference For Steam Locomotive Engineers And Firemen

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Download or read book 1924 Jeffrey Coal and Ashes Handling Machinery Catalog written by Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1876 by Francis Lechner and Joseph A. Jeffrey, the Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. produced the USA¿s first power-driven coal cutter. The company quickly grew into one of the largest suppliers of coal mine and industrial equipment in the world. This power house catalog dates from 1924, and showcases Jeffrey¿s extensive line of bucket carriers, conveyors, elevators, weigh larries, track hoppers, track feeders, skip hoists, crushers, coal storage equipment, and more. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the industrial age, and is a useful reference for the museum docent, model railroader, and anyone with an interest in the coal industry. Jeffrey remains in business today as a leading producer of reduction equipment.

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.