Locomotive And Rolling Stock Construction

Step-by-step guide to the final stages of the development of the Platt Lane model railway

Originally created in 1911, Locomotive Building is the definitive text concerning the construction of steam engines for railroad use. Chapters include descriptions of all locomotive systems and their functions, including side rods, boiler, wheels, axle and diving boxes, frames and cylinders, valve motion, shop practice and more. Profusely illustrated with diagrams and rare photos, this reprint has been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

As rail travel transformed America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Railway and Locomotive Engineering offered engineers, mechanics, and enthusiasts a wealth of technical information and resources. This journal covers all aspects of railway engineering, from locomotive design and maintenance to track construction and signaling. Sinclair's expertise and attention to detail make this an invaluable historical document and a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of steam locomotives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.