Locomotive Building
Author | : Ralph E. Flanders |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2008-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781935327554 |
ISBN-13 | : 1935327550 |
Rating | : 4/5 (550 Downloads) |
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.