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Dempsey G. D. |
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The Victorian steam locomotive : its design and development 1804-1897 / / G. D. Dempsey, C.E., D. Kinnear Clark, C.E. ; foreword by Pete Waterman |
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Barnsley, [England] : , : Pen & Sword Transport, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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1-4738-3045-1 |
1-4738-3048-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (209 p.) |
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Locomotives - United States |
Steam locomotives - Design and construction - History - 19th century |
Steam locomotives - Design and construction |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Foreword; Preface; Part I: Historical Sketch and Description of the Locomotive Engine; Part II: The Modern Locomotive; Section I: General Description; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Frame and the Wheels; Chapter 3 Conditions of Stability; Chapter 4 The Boiler; Chapter 5 Coal-Burning Boilers; Chapter 6 The Engine; Chapter 7 Action of Steam in the Cylinder; Chapter 8 Tractive Force and Adhesion; Section II: English Types of Locomotives; Section III: Special Description of a Modern Locomotive; Chapter 9 General View of the Engine; Chapter 10 Framing; Chapter 11 The Axle-Boxes |
Chapter 12 The Axles and WheelsChapter 13 The Boiler; Chapter 14 The Safety-Valves; Chapter 15 Steam-Pipes and Regulator; Chapter 16 The Glass-Gauge and the Whistle; Chapter 17 Boiler Now Constructed; Chapter 18 The Cylinders and Valves; Chapter 19 The Blast-Pipe; Chapter 20 Pistons and Crossheads; Chapter 21 Connecting-Rod; Chapter 22 Valve-Gear; Chapter 23 Feed-Pumps and Injector; Chapter 24 The Tender; Section IV: Resistance of Trains; Chapter 25 Experimental Resistance; Chapter 26 Resistance for Steep Inclines; |
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