Originally printed in 1919, The Engineman's Manual was intended to be used in the instruction of locomotive engineers, firemen, and railroad mechanics. It features dozens of chapters concerning every aspect of the steam locomotive power plant and control systems, including the air brakes. Complete with detailed examination questions and answers, The Engineman's Manual remains one of the most complete books ever written about the working components of the railroad steam engine. This high quality reprint includes all of the original text nearly 500 pages worth in an easy-to-read 8.5x11 format. It's a must-have for any fan, of the age of steam!
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The Manual for the Steam Locomotive,
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If you have ever wanted to know how a steam locomotive engineer qualifies for his job, then this is the manual for you. This is, in fact, a text written for locomotive examinations. A section on the description of various locomotive parts and operations is presented, followed by the questions and answers necessary to qualify an engineer for written or oral exams. The manual is very detailed, including the specific workings on valve gear (Walschaert, Baker/Pilloid, Southern), superheating, reversing levers, boiler maintenance, air pumps, injectors, road repairs (both locomotive and tender), throttle operation, and brakes (both locomotive and train). The Locomotive Engineman's Manual is a fine text.
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Interesting, but directed towards mechanical knowledge, not operations,
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This is an iteresting book and provides the reader an understanding of steam locomotive systems. The book goes into detail as to the mechanical operation of various systems on a steam locomotive and how to repair/adjust components. However, it does not provide as much information as to how you actually would operatate a steam locomotive as I would have expected.
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Great for the backseat engineer,
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This is a reprint of a early train engineer manual. It gives very detailed instructions down to the name of the individual valves and steam lines. Its a softcover book that you make your engineer friends very happy as they spend hours learning how to fix and maintain a 2 8 8 2 locomotive.I just gave it as a gift and he has not put the book down for 15min which is a first !
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binding post, inlet valve, coupling nut, automatic brake valve handle, independent brake valve, main reservoir pressure, disconnect valve rod, service brake cylinder, brake pipe pressure, graduating valve, feed valve pipe, separate exhaust valve, emergency brake cylinder, locomotive brake cylinders, brake cylinder leakage, equalizing piston, inside admission valve, outside admission valve, brake pipe side, distributing valve, gear connection rod, auxiliary reservoir pressure, brake pipe reduction, main reservoir pipe, train pipe pressure Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Connecting Nos, Baker Gear, The Baker Valve Gear, Combining Tube, Brake Valves, Running Position Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
binding post, inlet valve, coupling nut, automatic brake valve handle, independent brake valve, main reservoir pressure, disconnect valve rod, service brake cylinder, brake pipe pressure, graduating valve, feed valve pipe, separate exhaust valve, emergency brake cylinder, locomotive brake cylinders, brake cylinder leakage, equalizing piston, inside admission valve, outside admission valve, brake pipe side, distributing valve, gear connection rod, auxiliary reservoir pressure, brake pipe reduction, main reservoir pipe, train pipe pressure Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Connecting Nos, Baker Gear, The Baker Valve Gear, Combining Tube, Brake Valves, Running Position Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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