Basic Steam Locomotive Maintenance

This historical book covers steam locomotive maintenance, from theories of combustion and firing to valves and valve gears, this volume revives the mechanics and operations of the by-gone steam locomotive. Richly illustrated and large print make this a valuable addition to any collection.Contents:Practical Locomotive Firing, pp. 7-30,Combustion and Firing, pp. 31-48,Locomotive Boilers, pp. 49-88,Lifting Injectors, pp. 89-110,The Locomotive, pp. 111-150,Locomotive Valves, pp. 151-180,The Walschaert Valve Gear, pp. 181-206,The Baker Valve Gear, pp. 207-234,The Young Valve Gear, pp. 235-266,Correct Valve Setting, pp. 267-292,Locomotive Superheaters, pp. 293-333.Simmons-Boardman, hardcover, 333 pages, small format 6 x 9 in., B&W illustrations with text. Features: New Hardcover D. C. Buell Simmons-Boardman