How Steam Locomotives Really Work (Popular Science)

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2004
ISBN
9780198607823
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198607822
ISBN-13
9780198607823
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30511929

Product Key Features

Book Title
How Steam Locomotives Really Work
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Railroads / General, Mechanical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Technology & Engineering
Author
A. J. Goldfinch, P. W. B. Semmens
Book Series
Popular Science Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.3 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
'Review from previous edition ...if you are only buying one book for a steam railway enthusiast this Christmas, it has to be this one.'National Railway Museum Review, 'To enable train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use, this book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freighttrains, the function and design of the various components of the engine, and the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steam locomotive originated in the United Kingdom, there were parallel lines of development in North America and Europe, and the individualfeatures of these are also covered.'Mechanical Engineering, 'To enable train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use, this book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freight trains, the function and design of the various components of the engine, and the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steam locomotive originated in the United Kingdom, there were parallel lines of development in North America and Europe, and the individual features of these are also covered.' Mechanical Engineering, 'This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of steam traction.'Transport Digest, '. . . a most worthy book at an attractive price for anyone interested in steam locomotive technology.'The Newcomen Society, '. . . an excellent treatment of theory, practice and history . . . Itwill fascinate engineers and railway enthusiasts, as well as prove a source ofinteresting historical and technical teaching material.'New Scientist, 'Review from previous edition ...if you are only buying one book for a steam railway enthusiast this Christmas, it has to be this one.'National Railway Museum Review'This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of steam traction.'Transport Digest'. . . an excellent treatment of theory, practice and history . . . It will fascinate engineers and railway enthusiasts, as well as prove a source of interesting historical and technical teaching material.'New Scientist'Enthusiasts will be riveted.'Yorkshire Evening Press'. . . a most worthy book at an attractive price for anyone interested in steam locomotive technology.'The Newcomen Society'Excellent value for money.'Railnews'To enable train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use, this book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freight trains, the function and design of the various components of the engine, and the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steamlocomotive originated in the United Kingdom, there were parallel lines of development in North America and Europe, and the individual features of these are also covered.'Mechanical Engineering, '. . . an excellent treatment of theory, practice and history . . . It will fascinate engineers and railway enthusiasts, as well as prove a source of interesting historical and technical teaching material.'New Scientist
Dewey Decimal
625.26/1
Table Of Content
Introduction1. Why use steam?2. Burning the fuel3. Raising steam4. Using the steam5. Transmitting the power6. The locomotive as a vehicle7. The steam locomotive at work8. Brakes9. Designing a steam locomotiveIndex
Synopsis
Steam locomotives were developed in the early part of the 19th Century, initially by Trevithick, and then most successfully by George Stephenson, whose engine Locomotion inaugurated the famous Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. For the next 150 years, steam locomotives were further developed and refined, until the advent of new electrical technology superseded them. Although British Railways operated its last main-line steam locomotives in 1968, there is still immense interest in the large numbers of locomotives which have been privately preserved, and which run on heritage railways and in various parts of the world. This book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train, to enable all train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freight trains, and the function and design of the various components of the engine. The authors also outline the reasons behind the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steam locomotive originated in the UK, there were parallel lines of development in North America and in various other European countries, many of which introduced their own individual features. These are dealt with in the book, which will appeal to railway enthusiasts throughout the world., The technology underlying steam trains was one of the foundations of the industrial revolution in the 19th Century, and although it has since been replaced, steam trains can still be found all over the world, in preserved railways and museums. This book describes their components, and how they work; and considers their development over 150 years, all over the world., Steam locomotives were developed in the early part of the 19th Century, initially by Trevithick, and then most successfully by George Stephenson, whose engine Locomotion inaugurated the famous Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. For the next 150 years, steam locomotives were further developed and refined, until the advent of new electrical technology superseded them. Although British Railways operated its last main-line steam locomotives in 1968, there is still immense interest in the large numbers of locomotives that have been privately preserved, and which run on heritage railways and in various parts of the world. This book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train, to enable all train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freight trains, and the function and design of the various components of the engine. The authors also outline the reasons behind the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steam locomotive originated in the UK, there were parallel lines of development in North America and in various other European countries, many of which introduced their own individual features. These are dealt with in the book, which will appeal to railway enthusiasts throughout the world., Following the pioneering work of Trevithick, Stephenson, and many others, steam locomotives continued to evolve and be refined until overtaken by diesel and electric traction technology. Although the last main-line steam service was operated by British Rail in 1968, there is still immense interest in steam traction, as demonstrated by the increasing numbers of privately renovated and preserved locomotives and heritage railways around the world.In How Steam Locomotives Really Work, the authors, both railway experts, cover the design of locomotives, the many processes in the conversion of fuel to tractive effort, the dynamic characteristics of the locomotive as a vehicle, the braking equipment, and a host of other systems, major and minor, that make up a working locomotive. They also explain the reasons for running and maintenance practices. Their explanations will fascinate enthusiasts, whether practical or armchair.Steam locomotive design may have started in the United Kingdom, but it quickly developed parallel and sometimes diverging techniques in other countries, leading to many distinct developments that contribute to the national characteristics of some locomotives. The authors embrace this diversity, and railway enthusiasts from around the world will find this book engrossing and enlightening.
LC Classification Number
TJ603

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