You’ll get an in-depth 208 page view of the fascinating and extremely popular steam locomotives used throughout history including:


  • How steam locomotive components work together to get a train into motion
  • The evolution of steam leading to more-powerful locomotives
  • The various wheel arrangements and what service each was designed for
  • Differences among coal- and oil-fired types And more!


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How Steam Locomotives Work Book by Brian Solomon

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You’ll get an in-depth 208 page view of the fascinating and extremely popular steam locomotives used throughout history including:


  • How steam locomotive components work together to get a train into motion
  • The evolution of steam leading to more-powerful locomotives
  • The various wheel arrangements and what service each was designed for
  • Differences among coal- and oil-fired types And more!


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Follow along with accomplished railway author Brian Solomon as he guides you through the various components and evolution of steam locomotives. You’ll learn how locomotives were designed, how they work, their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and more!

Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them.

Featuring extensive photo coverage and drawings, this 208-page book is essential for any railfan or model railroader. Take the mystery out of these iconic living, breathing beings!

Home/Books/How Steam Locomotives Work How Steam Locomotives Work View a portion of this product How Steam Locomotives Work Brian Solomon Item #01317 Follow along with accomplished railway author Brian Solomon as he guides you through the various components and evolution of steam locomotives. You’ll learn how locomotives were designed, how they work, their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and more! PRICE $27.99 Add To Cart Add To Wish List View shipping estimates Description Author Bio Table of Contents Reviews Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them.
 
  • Author: Brian Solomon
  • Size: 8.25 x 10.75
  • Pages: 208

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