The Compound Locomotive, Vol. 12: Supplement to the Science of Railways (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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It is not surprising, inasmuch as the Opinions Of engineers and firemen respecting the opera tion of simple engines differ so widely, that there should be much controversy among them in re gard to the operation of compound locomotives. Experience on the part of those operating the compound locomotive will tend to its better service and consequently greater development. Many prejudices against it are due to lack of. Ao quaintance with its operation. This is true of every new thing. Especially is it true in the case of compounds where a railway has few loco motives of this kind. The feeling is but natural, if we remember, as we should, that in the handling.
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Paperback. Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330320495_0
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