Description:First published in 1928, this is a classic guide to a the Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotive, a type of steam-powered engine used in trains. The first example of such an engine was built for the old Midland Railway in January, 1902. With detailed explanations and simple diagrams, this volume provides a complete overview of the engine and its inner workings. Highly recommended for vintage locomotive enthusiasts. Contents include: "Air Valves," "Action in the Cylinders," "Arithmetic," "Bye-Pass Valves," "Compound Expansion of Steam," "Compound System Adopted," "Compound Regulator Valve," "Carbonation," "Failures and Remedies," "Handling the Engine," "Horse Power," "Leading the Engine," "Horse Power," "Leading Dimensions and Rations," "Lubrication," "Non-Return Valves," etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a the original text and artwork.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives. To get started finding The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Description: First published in 1928, this is a classic guide to a the Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotive, a type of steam-powered engine used in trains. The first example of such an engine was built for the old Midland Railway in January, 1902. With detailed explanations and simple diagrams, this volume provides a complete overview of the engine and its inner workings. Highly recommended for vintage locomotive enthusiasts. Contents include: "Air Valves," "Action in the Cylinders," "Arithmetic," "Bye-Pass Valves," "Compound Expansion of Steam," "Compound System Adopted," "Compound Regulator Valve," "Carbonation," "Failures and Remedies," "Handling the Engine," "Horse Power," "Leading the Engine," "Horse Power," "Leading Dimensions and Rations," "Lubrication," "Non-Return Valves," etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a the original text and artwork.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives. To get started finding The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.