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A lucid and entertaining explanation of the evolution of modern steam power.

Trade Review
"A great book for anyone interested in steam." -Railfan and Railroad

Table of Contents

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

Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/07/2003
      ISBN13: 9780253342195, 978-0253342195
      ISBN10: 0253342198
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A lucid and entertaining explanation of the evolution of modern steam power.

      Trade Review
      "A great book for anyone interested in steam." -Railfan and Railroad

      Table of Contents

      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

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