9781333059842 - Railway and Locomotive Engineering, Vol. 37 (Classic Reprint): A Practical Journal of Motive Power, Rolling Stock and Appliances; January December ... January Decem... (3 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.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book reports on the twelfth annual report of the Bureau of Locomotive Inspection to the Interstate Commerce Commission, presenting insights into the state of locomotive maintenance and operation during that time period. The reported increase in locomotive defects and accidents, combined with decreases in locomotive miles per failure and boiler explosions, points to a need for improved inspection and repair practices. The author emphasizes the importance of proper water level monitoring, autogenous welding, grate shaking apparatus, injector pipes, proper main and side rod, valve gear and reversing gear maintenance, and the elimination of unnecessary locomotive idling time. The report concludes that by addressing these issues, railroads can enhance locomotive efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and improve overall safety. 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.