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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on the steam-powered locomotive. The author, a railroad engineer, draws on his decades of experience to provide a comprehensive manual on the operation and maintenance of the early steam engine, aimed at the self-motivated individual seeking to elevate their competency while working with this technology. The book begins with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of engineers on the locomotive, followed by detailed descriptions of the locomotive, its components, and their function. The book proceeds to provide chapters on inspection, getting the locomotive ready for the road, running a fast freight train, and finishing the trip before educating the reader on hard-steaming engines, boiler and firebox knowledge, and other vital topics. This book is a valuable resource for learners and experts alike, providing a wealth of information on steam locomotives that will aid in their maintenance and operation. The book is meticulously detailed and comprehensive, an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to operate or maintain a steam locomotive during this period in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333884611_0
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