Firing the Steam Locomotive
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (782 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1937684210 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
David R. Sanderson said A detailed description of firing a locomotive. This book gives a good deal of insight into the fireman's job in a steam locomotive cab. As a fan of the old steam engines, I found it very interesting. It was written for firemen on the Reading Railroad, and in the beginning it assumes quite a bit of knowledge about the anatomy of the firebox; but as the book proceeds it gives excellent details of how everything fits together. It turns out the fireman's job is more complicated than just throwing coal into the box.. Peter Akins said An excellent practical working Manual on the subject of fire management in the steam loco. Instructional.. It gave a very good, easy to understand, explanation of the fire management of a steam loco. Comprehensively done. Very worthwhile book, clearly highlighting the importance of the Fireman's duty as part of the Loco team. The book appears to be, in reality, a Fireman's Operating/Procedures Manual, and, as such, is very detailed in it's explanation. Worthwhile!. "An informative historic addition to my collection. I have" according to William Turner. An informative historic addition to my collection. I have learned details about running one of these beasts that I would have not known without actually spending time in the caba highly unlikely scenario.
The text also includes a description of steam locomotive mechanics, with detailed discussions of the stoker, the grates, the boiler, water systems, smoke and draft control, and the superheater. Created in 1947 by the Reading Company, FIRING THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE served as the handbook for the last generation of locomotive firemen. It’s a fascinating reference for the museum docent, hobbyist, or anyone who ever wondered “How did that work?”. Within its chapters you’ll find a breakdown of the fireman’s responsibilities, including how to prepare and inspect the fire, how to fire different types of coal, and how to correct bad fire conditions