A. Morton Bell
PRE-ISBN.,Ch.1: General Description.,Ch.2: The Boiler.,Ch.3: Superheating.,Ch.4: Cylinders and Valves.,Ch.5: Framing and Wheels.,Ch.6: Lubrication.,Ch.7: Tenders.,Ch.8: Continuous Brakes.,Ch.9: Feed-Water.,[Taken from the Author's Introduction:],"In the following pages the writer presents in a comprehensive form a general survey of the more important aspects of the construction, operation and maintenance of locomotives â€“ steam, Diesel, electric, internal combustion, fireless, etc. Whilst historical matter has been more or less avoided, the development of locomotives from the somewhat elementary construction of fifty years ago is often referred to, so that the more refined details embodied in the machines of today can be more readily understood.,â€¦ much of the material has been taken from the experience of practical men as recorded in articles which have appeared in â€˜The Locomotiveâ€™ and in affiliated publications, and finally the thanks of both Author and Publisher are due to those Firms who have provided photographs, drawings, or blocks necessary to illustrate their various products.",6 coloured illustrations and folding plates.,195 b/w figures
Nonfiction
Locomotives: Their Construction, Maintenance and Operation; with notes on electric and internal combustion locomotives, (Volume 1)