The Locomotive Engineman's Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (948 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935327828 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 476 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The Manual for the Steam Locomotive" according to B. McDonnell. If you have ever wanted to know how a steam locomotive engineer qualifies for his job, then this is the manual for you. This is, in fact, a text written for locomotive examinations. A section on the description of various locomotive parts and operations is presented, followed by the questions and answers necessary to qualify an engineer for written or oral exams. The manual is very detailed, including the specific workings on valve gear (Walschaert, Baker/Pilloid, Southern), superheating, reversing levers, boiler maintenance, air pumps, injectors, road repairs (both locomotive and tender), throttle op. Interesting, but directed towards mechanical knowledge, not operations This is an iteresting book and provides the reader an understanding of steam locomotive systems. The book goes into detail as to the mechanical operation of various systems on a steam locomotive and how to repair/adjust components. However, it does not provide as much information as to how you actually would operatate a steam locomotive as I would have expected.
This high quality reprint includes all of the original text - nearly 500 pages worth - in an easy-to-read 8x10 format. James' The Engineman's Manual was intended to be used in the instruction of locomotive engineers, firemen, and railroad mechanics. It's a must-have for any fan, of the age of steam!. Complete with detailed examination questions and answers, The Engineman's Manual remains one of the most complete books ever written about the working components of the railroad steam engine. Originally printed in 1919, W.P. It features dozens of chapters concerning every aspect of the steam locomotive power plant and control systems, including the air brakes