J Parker Lamb

Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Lamb reviews the steady progress of steam locomotive technology through its pinnacle during the 1930s, then discusses the reasons for its subsequent decline.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Indiana University Press
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juli 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 289mm x 222mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 1012g
• ISBN-13: 9780253342195
• ISBN-10: 0253342198
• Artikelnr.: 21752680

Autorenporträt

J. Parker Lamb

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Components of a Locomotive
1. The Steam Epoch Begins
2. American Designs Evolve
3. The Physics of Steam Power
4. The Second Generation
5. Motive Power Mavericks
6. Dawn of a New Era
7. Super Power Reigns
8. The Pinnacle of Design
9. Steam Technology's Final Thrusts
10. American Steam in Perspective
Appendix A: Description of Steam Locomotive Components
Appendix B: Service and Repair Facilities
References
Index