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American Steam Locomotives : Design and Development, 1880-1960 by William L. Withuhn (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIndiana University Press
ISBN-100253039339
ISBN-139780253039330
eBay Product ID (ePID)12038251316
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Steam Locomotives : Design and Development, 1880-1960
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicRailroads / General, Railroads / History, Railroads / Pictorial
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorWilliam L. Withuhn
Book SeriesRailroads Past and Present Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight41.6 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-055421
ReviewsAn outstanding, authoritative history of the steam locomotive from the late 1800s to the 1960s.... Highly recommended., " American Steam Locomotives: Design and Development, 1880-1960 figures to be an authoritative reference for generations to come, written by that rarest of men who not only understand the engineering, but who have the writing skill to communicate it."-- Trains Magazine "The book, which features one of the all-time great U.S. locomotives, a Nickel Plate Road Berkshire, on its cover, is a highly readable, entertaining, information packed volume."-- Trains "Now, with Withuhn, we have pretty much all we need: the details, the analysis, the scholarship, along with a wealth of supportive photography. But we also get something much more, and that's Bill engaging prose. More than any reference book I've ever encountered, this one has wit and style. You can curl up with it and read it for pleasure."-- Classic Trains " American Steam Locomotives is, and will continue to be, a landmark title in the field of railroad literature. If you are seriously interested in the history of steam locomotives, this is a volume that you have to purchase and read."-- Milepost "A unique book, filling a glaring void in the literature of an important transportation technology. It is comprehensive and covers 'all the bases' in the development of steam motive power from the latter decades of the 19th century to the end of steam innovation and production by 1960. Withuhn places his complex story into the larger context of railroading and national and international happenings."--H. Roger Grant, author of Railroads and the American People "An outstanding, authoritative history of the steam locomotive from the late 1800s to the 1960s. . . . Highly recommended."-- Choice, The book, which features one of the all-time great U.S. locomotives, a Nickel Plate Road Berkshire, on its cover, is a highly readable, entertaining, information packed volume., An outstanding, authoritative history of the steam locomotive from the late 1800s to the 1960s. . . . Highly recommended., American Steam Locomotives: Design and Development, 1880-1960 figures to be an authoritative reference for generations to come, written by that rarest of men who not only understand the engineering, but who have the writing skill to communicate it.
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
Table Of Content1. High-Wheeled Racers 2. More Wheels and Bigger Fireboxes 3. Vehicular Design for Horsepower 4. Big Wheels Turnin': A History of Counterbalancing 5. Innovation and Risk in Design: From Compound Cylinders to Superheating 6. Superheating: Design and Risk 7. Francis Cole and his Triumph of Empiracl Science 8. Locomotive Safety Regulation: The Locomotive Inspection Act of 1911 and the Nationwide Shopmen's Strike of 1922 9. Leadership in Industrial Research 10. Federal Takeover: Engineering and Politics -The U.S. Railroad Administration, 1917-1920 11. The Formative Contest 12. The Steam Locomotive's Final Form - The Hudson 13. The Steam Locomotive's Final Form - The Texas 14. The Steam Locomotive's Final Form - The Hudson - Part 2 15. The Steam Locomotive's Final Form - The Northern 16. Giants in the Earth 17. Counterpoint: Why the Diesel? 18. "Big Boy" and Allegheny: The Most Powerful of All 19. The T1 and Poppet Valves: The Last Important Innovation 20. The "Big Three" of the Norfolk & Western 21. Resisting the Revolution 22. Industrial Beauty and the Beholder
SynopsisAmerican Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life., For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life.
LC Classification NumberTJ603.2.W58 2019
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- 22 May, 2021
Fantastic Book on steam locomotives.
This book clearly explains the inner workings and designs of steam locomotive evolutions from the beginning to the end. Very enjoyable. If you love steam engines you will love this fasinating, detailed, but easy to read book. Recommend A+Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Sep, 2019
The one book to have on Steam
The BEST book ever read on Steam Locomotive History. While a little high end it is still very understandable how these mass's of steel worked. and how the men who designed them found way to improve steam power. I would read Karen Parkers book on steam locomotives first to give you a base, then this one..Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Nov, 2020
Most Excellent
If you are any kind of engineer and interested in steam trains, this will take you deep into the design decisions and the development of them as technology and experience increased. This is the "everything you wanted to know" of steam locomotives. Very well-written also.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Mar, 2022
Great history
Well written, from a business and engineering standpoint as well as a rail enthusiast view. Pictures and chronological content is wonderful.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Oct, 2019
Nice book, at nice price.
What I have read so far is well written, and if you enjoy technical subjects with history mixed in, this may be for you. The physical book is beautiful, nice bright white pages, and a lot of interesting photographs.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Sep, 2019
Nonfiction History of American Steam Locomotives
I bought this book as a gift for my brother who specifically requested this title and author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Jan, 2022
Excellent!
One of the best in his categoryVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
