Classic American Locomotives

preview-18
  • Classic American Locomotives Book Detail

  • Author : Charles McShane
  • Release Date : 2012-12-13
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Genre : Transportation
  • Pages : 752
  • ISBN 13 : 1620879085
  • File Size : 8,8 MB

Classic American Locomotives by Charles McShane PDF Summary

Book Description: Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShane’s amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine. This historical record from 1909 will delight fans of classic American steam locomotives and those who have an unwavering love for classic American history. You’ll be able to look over hundreds of detailed illustrations, from mechanical side valves and engines to locomotives like the Baldwin and the Richmond. Not only will you see the beauty of these historical machines, but McShane also explains every aspect of how these incredible behemoths of the railways operated. With detailed examinations of the engineering of the classic steam engine, you will be able not only to understand and admire the outer workings of these locomotives, but also to learn what a side valve, steam injector, and pressure gauge are, and how they work. This classic will be loved by all and fit perfectly as the centerpiece of any train aficionado’s library.

Disclaimer: www.yourbookbest.com does not own Classic American Locomotives books pdf, neither created or scanned. We just provide the link that is already available on the internet, public domain and in Google Drive. If any way it violates the law or has any issues, then kindly mail us via contact us page to request the removal of the link.

Classic American Locomotives

Classic American Locomotives

File Size : 82,82 MB
Total View : 1547 Views
DOWNLOAD

Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue not

American Steam Locomotives

American Steam Locomotives

File Size : 91,91 MB
Total View : 8435 Views
DOWNLOAD

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 Rev

Classic American Railroads

Classic American Railroads

File Size : 17,17 MB
Total View : 3429 Views
DOWNLOAD

This book picks up where the previous two Classic American titles left off, focusing on the golden age of American railroading from 1945 to the early 1970s. It

Classic American Locomotives

Classic American Locomotives

File Size : 86,86 MB
Total View : 7087 Views
DOWNLOAD

Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue not

American Locomotives

American Locomotives

File Size : 80,80 MB
Total View : 4305 Views
DOWNLOAD

In 1835, there were 175 steam locomotives in service in the United States. By 1900, that number had increased to 37,663. In this newly revised and expanded edit