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The Modern Locomotive (1912)

The Modern Locomotive (1912)

Allen, C. Edgar

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 116425037X
ISBN13: 9781164250371
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Modern Locomotive is a book written by C. Edgar Allen in 1912, which provides a comprehensive overview of the locomotives of the time. The book covers the history of locomotives, their development, and the various types of locomotives used in different parts of the world. It also discusses the principles of locomotive design, including the construction of boilers, cylinders, and wheels, and the use of steam power to drive the locomotive. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of locomotive design and operation. The first chapter provides an introduction to locomotives and their history, while the subsequent chapters cover topics such as the design of locomotive boilers, the construction of locomotive cylinders, and the operation of locomotive wheels. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams, which help to explain the various concepts and principles discussed in the text. These illustrations include detailed drawings of locomotive components, as well as photographs of locomotives in action. Overall, The Modern Locomotive is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of locomotives. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating insight into the workings of these remarkable machines, and its historical context gives readers a sense of the important role that locomotives played in the development of modern transportation.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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