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Locomotive Building - by Ralph E Flanders (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Originally created in 1911 by the publishers of Machinery Magazine, Locomotive Building details the construction of a steam locomotive for railway use.
- 10.0" x 8.0" Paperback
- 216 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Transportation
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About the Book
"The classic steam locomotive book from 1911."Book Synopsis
Originally created in 1911 by the publishers of Machinery Magazine, Locomotive Building details the construction of a steam locomotive for railway use. Written by famed mechanical engineer Ralph E. Flanders (who later became a U.S. Senator from Vermont), the book remains one of the definitive works on the subject. Aside from a wonderful descriptive text, the book contains dozens of illustrative diagrams and rare photographs of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Machine Shops at Altoona, AKA the Altoona Works. Originally published in the for of six pamphlets, this complete edition represents the first new edition of this important book in nearly 100 years. In its pages you'll find descriptions of all locomotive systems and their functions, including side rods, boiler, wheels, axle and driving boxes, frames and cylinders, valve motion, shop practice and more.Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W) x .46 Inches (D)
Weight: .96 Pounds
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Transportation
Publisher: Periscope Film LLC
Theme: Railroads & Trains
Format: Paperback
Author: Ralph E Flanders
Language: English
Street Date: January 17, 2010
TCIN: 1006893966
UPC: 9781935327899
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-9712
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.46 inches length x 8 inches width x 10 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.96 pounds
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