So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive
Author : Joseph F. Nelson
Publisher : Live Steam
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 38,43 MB
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 9780914104018
Building Small Steam Locomotives
Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,79 MB
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781847970299
Book Description
If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive, but are daunted by the skills required, then this book is for you. Written in his clear and encouraging style, Peter Jones demystifies the whole process for those with little or no previous experience. Contents include: An explanation of terms; Basic metalworking processes; Step-by-step project guides; Machining; Boilermaking; Painting; and Finishing. Fully illustrated throughout with color photographs and drawings, and including appendices of suppliers and societies, this is an invaluable work for the railway modeler.
Building Simple Model Steam Engines
Author : Tubal Cain
Publisher : Nexus Special Interests
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Models and modelmaking
ISBN : 9781854861474
Book Description
A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Kitty, a small overtype engine; Otto, a simple steam turbine plant; Wencelas, a superior Christmas present; and Henry a 19th-century vertical engine and boiler.
The Steam Locomotive
Author : Ken Gibbs
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 36,44 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445624257
Book Description
Ken Gibbs tells the history of the engineering triumph that is a steam locomotive from the 1800s to the 1960s showing how each development changed the course of history.
The Backyard Railroader
Author : Jeff Frost
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 11,30 MB
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1476631646
Book Description
Steam locomotives dominated the railways from the 1820s through the 1960s. Today almost all of them have been replaced with electric and diesel engines, yet the fascination surrounding steam-powered trains has not dwindled. A diverse community of enthusiasts--from mechanics to teachers to lawyers--have taken up the hobby of building and running steam locomotives in their own backyards. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and research, this guide covers the materials, tools, skills and technical information needed to get started or to improve an existing design.
A Passion for Steam
Author : Marc Horovitz
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 12,26 MB
Release : 2014-09-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780692238264
Book Description
"A Passion for Steam" describes how small scale, live-steam locomotives work in clear, understandable language. All systems are covered, including boilers, boiler fittings, burners, different fuels, valve gears, different cylinder types, and sundry variations. The second half of the book is a fascinating survey of nearly 100 miniature locomotives, scratchbuilt and commercial, that discusses what makes each one different from its fellows. The book is fully illustrated with hundreds of high-quality drawings and beautiful photographs.
How a Steam Locomotive Works
Author : Karen Parker
Publisher : TLC Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,53 MB
Release : 2009-06-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780939487899
Book Description
This book examines how modern steam locomotive works, including all its major sub-systems and appliances. 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.S. The book is written for the layman to understand, providing a really easy to comprehend, yet technically competent and complete volume that will be valuable for anyone interested in the steam era.
Manual of Model Steam Locomotive Construction
Author : Martin Evans
Publisher :
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 32,26 MB
Release : 1960
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Toy Steam Engines
Author : Bob Gordon
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,62 MB
Release : 2009-11-17
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780852637753
Book Description
This title gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers, the pioneers of the mass-produced steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and a brief reference is made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam engines. This will be an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts of all ages.
The Live Steam Book
Author : L. B. S. C.
Publisher :
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 27,56 MB
Release : 1950
Category : Locomotives
ISBN :
