Click here to see a movie showing how a maglev train works. When it gets hot enough, water will condense into steam. Starting with a basic introduction to the principle of the steam locomotive boiler, the book goes on to provide explanations of both coal and oil firing. How the steam engine of the locomotive works a 21st. The design of all steam locomotives is based on the same principles that governed. Nicely married in with the book on firing the steam locomotive. Dec 23, 2012 how a steam engine works on the footplate of a locomotive.
Baldwin locomotive works 18311902 narrowgauge locomotive cat. With youarethere excitement, readers follow a familys journey and learn all about steam. Thirtytwo pages wtih builders photographs and data information below or above, halfpage and fullpage photographic examples of the locomotives in use, plus four pages with. Now the same author, dominic wells, has taken the subject a step further and. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Shop for steam locomotive art from the worlds greatest living artists. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This is an excellent book, despite the odd typo and incorrectly labelled diagram as referred to above mine came with a slip of paper inside the cover noting these errors. A steam engine uses a coal fire although there are some exceptions as its source of energy to boil water and make steam. The hot gases from the burning coal in the firebox are passed through the boiler in fire tubes 144 in the case of the barclay locomotive above, before leaving the engine via the smokebox and chimney. A simple exlantion on the workings is in the introduction. Jun 15, 2009 this book examines how modern steam locomotive works, including all its major subsystems and appliances.
Steam engines rank with cars, airplanes, telephones, radio, and television among the greatest inventions of all time. Ultimate restorations is the hit show now available on amazon prime video. Animated illustration and description of a steam locomotive engine. Dampflokwerk meiningen is a railway repair shop in meiningen, germany.
Goldfinch and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steam engines powered most trains from the early 1800s to the 1950s. All steam locomotive artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more the unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and simplebutaccurate chris is a professional engineer. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is an enthralling read for anyone who thought they knew how a steam locomotive works, or wants to know more about them. In this book, he goes through the design and construction issues involved in building model steamers, piece by piece. Covers some ancillary aspects such as braking systems, water injectors. How steam locomotives really work by pwb semmens and aj goldfinch. Locomotive works in wilson, ny 716 7510315 company. How steam locomotives really work and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Howitworks in the hardback books the six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work.
The porter fireless steam locomotive is a steam locomotive without boiler and firebox. Steam locomotive construction and maintenance, describing workshop equipment and practice in the construction of modern steam railway locomotives with notes on inspection, testing, maintenance and repairs, london, new york etc. Animation of how a steam locomotives boiler works youtube. It is a good book for anyone who is looking for more than just an overview of superpower steam locomotive construction. Detailed text, complete with many illustrations and line drawings 334 figs details the many designs that appeared during the period. The author very effectively uses drawings and photos, likely out of other publications from the past, to take the reader through the steam power process from start to finish.
On the three truck models, an additional tender with its own single driving truck was added to the basic two truck locomotive frame. The 1914 founded meiningen steam locomotive works is one of the factories of the db fahrzeuginstandhaltung gmbh in germany. This is very likely the best single book on the subject ive come across so far. This mechanical honesty has long captivated onlookers and invited study, but many still wonder just how it all works. This book examines how modern steam locomotive works, including all its major subsystems and appliances.
Very clearly written, with good illustrations of the mechanical workings. The train department your source for regner, roundhouse, bowande and wilson locomotive works live steam locomotives and accessories. The mechanical energy of steamthe boilerthe circulation of water in a boilerthe enclosed. The steam engine has a dead spot at the extreme end of each stroke while the valve is transitioning from power to exhaust. This organization primarily operates in the dolls and accessories business industry within the miscellaneous retail sector. Railroad news from quicktravel, a travel directory with travel news and weather, flight tracking, travel search, and travel links. Beebe was considering leaving new york to write railroad books. While the development of steam cars remained a mere scientific curiosity for the next 100 years, the steam powered locomotive took off. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
How steam locomotives really work peter william brett. However, it is the most accessible technical intro to steam locos that ive found. This organization has been operating for approximately 23 years. How a steam locomotive works midwest central railroad. Further detailed chapters cover all the essential components, including gauge glasses, injectors, control valves, mainframes, cylinders, valve gears, lubrication. Throughout, the diagrams from the original book have been revised and some. Baldwin locomotive works collection is devoted to the largest and most influential manufacturer of steam railroad locomotive engines in the world.
Now the same author, dominic wells, has taken the subject a step further and written a revised and expanded version. Revolutions and the making of the modern world, martin malia traces the history of europe by examining the revolutions that transformed the continent, arguing as he does that they were cumulative and interconnected events that started with the religious conflicts of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and ended with the russian revolution of 1917. This particular example was constructed in 1935 by an unknown builder. Illustrations show how each part of the locomotive fits into the overall functioning, some background on each aspect of each function, and examples of various locomotives from a wide variety of railroads all over the u. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956. By archibal slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The subject of steam locomotives is so complex and multilayered that there will never be one book that would cover everything.
If you want to know how a steam locomotive works, this book is a good choice. The two truck models carried their fuel and water bunker at the back of a single frame for the entire locomotive. Historys locomotives share book recommendations with. For this reason, most engines had a cylinder on each side of the engine, arranged 90 degrees out of phase, so the engine could start from any position. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more. Our factory is one of a kind and the last major repair and maintenance factory for the steam locomotives in western europe. A few of the activities happening on both days include a steam locomotive passport scavenger hunt, granite rock no. The steam locomotive returns to old sacramento downtown sac. Locomotive hand book alco 1917 locomotive operation wood 1915. Operating a vulcan iron works 040t steam locomotive duration. The engine operated on a system of wheels rotated by a steamdriven piston. This is the definitive reference for smallscale live steam locomotives, by marc horovitz, editor of garden railways magazine.
In fact, entire books have been devoted to the subject. Jun 10, 2004 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. Buy how a steam locomotive works by dominic wells isbn. How a steam locomotive works a new guide crecy publishing. 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 does a very good job at explaining the inner workings and design details of the steam locomotive. Parents need to know that locomotive is a beautifully illustrated picture book by brian floca moonshot, lightship that shows kids what it was like to cross the united states on a steam train in 1869, just after the transcontinental railroad was built. Steam engines were the first engine type to see widespread use. Dec 09, 2012 footage farm is a historical audiovisual library. Choose your favorite steam locomotive designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. They were not used in the shop but were retained for engineering reference. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. They are designed to show all the details of their subjects, including those not seen in conventional blueprints and illustrations.
K37 class locomotive this book is one a series of detailed photo reference works intended for modelers. The first edition of how a steam locomotive works prove. This book addresses the operation of the engine itself not so much on the fire management. Sep 03, 20 parents need to know that locomotive is a beautifully illustrated picture book by brian floca moonshot, lightship that shows kids what it was like to cross the united states on a steam train in 1869, just after the transcontinental railroad was built. How the steam engine of the locomotive works a 21st century. Once the steam has pushed the piston, a series of linkages piston rod to main rod, main rod to side rod, side rod to driving wheels converts the pistons backandforth motion to the rotational motion of the wheels. This is a reprint of the volume first published in 1966. How steam trains work, diagrams of engines peters railway. Locomotive works in wilson, ny 716 7510315 company profile. The train department live steam locomotives and steam. While the development of steam cars remained a mere scientific curiosity for the next 100 years, the steampowered locomotive took off. A small, newly rebuilt steam locomotive working on the swanage railway, england. Kevin dale of the pichi richi railway preservation society gives an overview on how a steam locomotive actually works.
An edition with illustrations by dk would be what i need. There are two basic areas of activity on a steam locomotive. The first edition of how a steam locomotive works proved an instant success. Steam locomotive works meiningen db fahrzeuginstandhaltung gmbh. Basically, solid fuel such as coal is burned to heat up water. The six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. This collection includes specifications, engineering drawings, advertising and corporate publications, ledgers, and manuscripts. The engine operated on a system of wheels rotated by a steam driven piston. Engineers worked continuously to improve the system by increasing steam pressure, applying compounding and adding additional wheels. This book on cd offers 39 new drawings, highly detailed blue prints to build rail cars, track side buildings, and much more.
Unless you already know how a steam locomotive works, some parts of this book are difficult. The american locomotive company was an american manufacturer of locomotives, diesel. Click here to see an animation of how the steam engine moves its wheels. Find out how steam trains work with peters railway. With the four truck model, the tender was longer and was supported by two driving trucks. The complete guide to building a live steam model locomotive. It is a hardbound, coffeetable quality book, but behind the gorgeous photos and color technical drawings is a huge amount of information and lore about small steamers. The first edition of how a steam locomotive works proved an instant success, providing a simple and easy to understand explanation of all the engineering complexities of the steam locomotive.
They are marvels of machinery and excellent examples of engineering, but under all that smoke and steam, how exactly do they work. Click here to see a video of how a steam engines wheels move. Today, customers of the factory include railway museums and museum railways from all over europe. It is owned by deutsche bahn and has specialised in the maintenance of museum steam locomotives since 1990, having extensive experience in maintaining steam engines. Steam locomotives were developed in the early part of the 19th century. Evans, longtime contributor to the renowned british magazine model engineer, is the designer of many wellknown model steam locos. Alco was the secondlargest steam locomotive builder in the united states after. When work was slow, draftsmen handcolored the drawings. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more the unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and. How it works in the hardback books the six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Jul 25, 2019 steam engines rank with cars, airplanes, telephones, radio, and television among the greatest inventions of all time. Locomotive is unusual for a picture book in that it is intended to please a fairly wide age groupolder children will appreciate the wealth of detail and history, while younger ones will be entranced by the appropriately chuggachugga rhythm of flocas free verse and his abundant use of sound effectseveryone will be even more thrilled by flocas illustrations. 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.
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