The Majesty of Big Steam
I won this book in a Good reads giveaway. What...
Relive the romance and power of the steam locomotive era, the product of a century of continuous research and development.In the United States, the final decades of steam power were characterized by very large and capable locomotives. Beginning in the 1920s with Alco's three-cylinder types and Lima's "Super Power" concept, steam locomotive design crossed new thresholds of power and efficiency.A host of new wheel arrangements combined with innovative technology and new materials to create a final generation of refinement. Lima's Berkshire of 1925 demonstrated the value of the four-wheel radial trailing truck in its ability to support a firebox large enough to supply high power and fast running. Within a few years the 2-10-4 Texas,...
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- Pages: 176 pages
- ISBN: 9780760348925 / 0
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I won this book in a Good reads giveaway. What a wonderful introduction to the History of steam locomotives. I knew nothing about them before feel much better educated and appreciative of what magnificent wonders they are. You can tell the author has a great love for his subject!The pictures are amazing, makes one sad that they are... Another great book by Solomon. He has brought together some masters of rail photography, conducted significant research, and presents a wonderful history of significant steam locomotive models that can be enjoyed by steam novices, aficionados, and everyone in between.In addition to his own photos and text he has collaborated with noted... anyone with an interest in North American steam locomotives
