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A Manual Of Instruction For The Economical Management Of Locomotives: For Locomotive Engineers (1889)

A Manual Of Instruction For The Economical Management Of Locomotives: For Locomotive Engineers (1889)

Baker, George Henry

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ISBN10: 1436892562
ISBN13: 9781436892568
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Manual of Instruction for the Economical Management of Locomotives: For Locomotive Engineers (1889) by George Henry Baker is a comprehensive guidebook for locomotive engineers on the economical management of locomotives. The book covers a wide range of topics related to locomotive management, including the proper handling of locomotives, the maintenance of locomotives, the use of fuel and water, and the management of locomotive crews. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of locomotive management. The first chapter provides an overview of locomotive management and the importance of economic management. The second chapter covers locomotive construction and design, including the different types of locomotives and their components. The third chapter focuses on the proper handling of locomotives, including starting and stopping procedures, speed control, and the use of brakes. The fourth chapter covers locomotive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and inspection procedures. The fifth chapter covers the use of fuel and water, including the types of fuel and water used, their properties, and the proper methods for handling and storing them. The sixth chapter covers the management of locomotive crews, including the responsibilities of the engineer and the fireman, and the importance of teamwork. Overall, A Manual of Instruction for the Economical Management of Locomotives: For Locomotive Engineers (1889) is an essential guidebook for locomotive engineers, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage locomotives in an economical and efficient manner.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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