Fairlie robert f (15 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Card Covers. Condición: VG. Reprint. Reprint of Fairlie's book of 1864 in which he first proposed the articulated locomotive named after him. 36pp with plans. VG copy in card covers.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the shortcomings of the railway system of the time, proposing ways to bring about much-needed reform. The author examines the excessive costs associated with railway construction and maintenance, as well as the lack of coordination and efficiency in management, resulting in wasted resources and poor service. The author advocates for a unified approach to management, with a focus on reducing costs and increasing revenue. They suggest closing capital accounts, implementing a system of regular drawings to pay for expenses, and carefully monitoring train operations to ensure profitability. The book also explores the technical aspects of railway operation, such as the use of tenders and the weight distribution of trains, and proposes innovative solutions to improve efficiency and safety. Ultimately, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the railway industry at the time, offering practical recommendations for improvement that could benefit both railway companies and the general public. 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.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Green hardcover book with gilt printing. Covers show a little shelfwear. Front hinge pulling slightly and ownership info dated 1880. Includes the three fold-outs in the back. Pages are age-toned and there is foxing on the endpapers and the back of the fold-outs. The text pages are quite clean. No tears noted.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of narrow-gauge railway systems, arguing that they offer a more economical and efficient alternative to traditional broad-gauge lines. The author, a leading expert in narrow-gauge railways, examines the history of narrow-gauge systems, from their inception to their modern applications, highlighting their benefits for cost-effective transportation and accessibility, especially in developing regions. The book delves into the technical and economic advantages of narrow-gauge railways, providing a comprehensive analysis of their construction, operation, and maintenance. It also addresses the misconceptions and challenges associated with narrow-gauge systems, offering insights into their potential for sustainable and efficient transportation solutions. 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.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Condition: Good +; Hardcover. Green cloth with gilt printing. 1872. 147 pages with 3 fold-out charts at the rear. the book is in Good+ condition with clean covers and pages along with a tight, square binding. First blank endpage missing. Bookplate on pastedown. Photos upon request. …

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Dark brown cloth covered boards with gilt titles to spine and front board. 147 pp. Diagrams etc present as called for. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Remains of previous owner's bookplate on verso of front free end paper. Some watermarks to end paper. Generally lightly worn. C00003807.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 147pp, plates, engravings, folding diagrams, green cloth/gilt (spine renewed with original spine cloth relaid). Scarce original edition. As the title suggests, Fairlie was a leading advocate of the narrow gauge.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition.

8vo. [4], 147, [1] pp. 3 woodcut-engraved plates, 4 collotype sepia-tinted photo plates w/ tissue guards present, 5 plates (3 large folding). Brick-red publisher's cloth, gilt lettering front cover & spine (scuffing & wear head & foot of spine, minor wear to corners, shaken), still a VG- copy, from the library of former Confederate officer Colonel and later Colonel Richard L. Maury (1840-1907), served in the Army of Northern Virginia for the Confederacy, was Superintendent of Immigration under Emperor Maximilian, and by 1868 became a respected lawyer in Virginia, and was son of the noted scientist and inventor Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873), best remembered for developing the electrically controlled naval mine, as well as efforts to persuade European powers to support the Confederacy. First edition of this promotional work for the Fairlie articulated steam locomotive with driving wheels on bogies, and at the time one named the "Mountaineer" had been ordered by the newly constructed Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, and was the only Double Fairlie to operate on an American narrow gauge railway. After his initial trials for his invention, Fairlie received many orders the newly developed locomotive, and by 1876 43 different railways operated his patent locomotives, which by 1870 were being produced by the Fairlie Engine & Steam Carriage Co., but ceased production after the death of his partner England. His locomotives proved especially popular in Mexico, and 49 of his massive 0-6-0+0-6-0 were to remain in operation until the end of the 1920's. See: Robin Jones, Looking Both Ways: When Robert Fairlie 'Double Up' Steam, The Railway Hub (March 17, 2022).…