9781330320495 - The Compound Locomotive, Vol. 12: Supplement to the Science of Railways (Classic Reprint) di Kirkman, Marshall M. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book describes the evolution of compound locomotives, from their introduction as a more fuel-efficient alternative to single-expansion engines, to their widespread use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various types of compound locomotives, including two-cylinder, three-cylinder, and four-cylinder designs, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. The book also includes a comprehensive section on the operation and maintenance of compound locomotives, making it an invaluable resource for engineers and firemen. The author argues that the compound locomotive played a significant role in the development of the railroad industry, and that its legacy continues to be felt today in the design of modern locomotives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.