Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more the unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and. Steam locomotive operation wikibooks, open books for an open. Baldwin locomotive works collection is devoted to the largest and most influential manufacturer of steam railroad locomotive engines in the world. Feb 01, 2019 pere marquette 1225 is a steam locomotive built in 1941 by the lima locomotive works in lima, ohio. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956. The baldwin locomotive works had a humble beginning. Sep 03, 20 parents need to know that locomotive is a beautifully illustrated picture book by brian floca moonshot, lightship that shows kids what it was like to cross the united states on a steam train in 1869, just after the transcontinental railroad was built. With youarethere excitement, readers follow a familys journey and learn all about steam. Oct 24, 2017 a stepbystep video, with descriptions, on how to fire up a coalburning steam locomotive. Replica heisler geared steam engine locomotive railroad. However, it is the most accessible technical intro to steam locos that ive found. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more the unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and simplebutaccurate chris is a professional engineer.
Buy how a steam locomotive works by dominic wells isbn. This book is a simple, clear and visual introduction to the workings of a steam locomotive, written specifically for those with no technical knowledge. Parents need to know that locomotive is a beautifully illustrated picture book by brian floca moonshot, lightship that shows kids what it was like to cross the united states on a steam train in 1869, just after the transcontinental railroad was built. The steam moves reciprocating pistons which are mechanically connected to the locomotives main wheels drivers. A stepbystep video, with descriptions, on how to fire up a coalburning steam locomotive.
How a steam locomotive works by karen parker how a steam locomotive works this book examines how modern steam locomotive works, including all its major subsystems and appliances. Baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938. My grandfather worked at the lima locomotive company and this book is a treasure. Howitworks in the hardback books the six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. There are two basic areas of activity on a steam locomotive. The entire 6 7 hour process was shortened down to 37 minutes in this video to highlight most of. Lima locomotive works was an american firm that manufactured railroad locomotives from the 1870s through the 1950s. A nonfiction book written primarily in free verse, the book follows a family as they ride a transcontinental steam engine train in summer of 1869. Media in category montreal locomotive works steam locomotives the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. Its a big, long, dense book and frankly after reading it. Baldwin, the founder, was a jeweller and whitesmith, who, in 1825, formed a partnership with machinist david h. This book is an operators manual for the operation of functional steam locomotives. These included the 440 american type, 282 mikado and 280 consolidation. It focuses on the lima locomotive works and the development of the super powered locomotives.
While the development of steam cars remained a mere scientific curiosity for the next 100 years, the steam powered locomotive took off. Steam locomotive construction and maintenance, describing workshop equipment and practice in the construction of modern steam railway locomotives with notes on inspection, testing, maintenance and repairs, london, new york etc. A substantial improvement of the previous book bearing this title. Home railroads photographs, manuscripts, and imprints baldwin locomotive works engine specifications, 18691938 reference url share. It is a good book for anyone who is looking for more than just an overview of superpower steam locomotive construction. It attempts to teach an understanding of the formulas used in steam locomotive operation. The iron horse chronicles book one, places him in frequent contact with the steam locomotives of 1867. This marvelous invention came into being in england right after the turn of the century, less than. The steam locomotive made possible the rapid opening of the western states and territories of the united states in the midnineteenth century. Its a big, long, dense book and frankly after reading it you wont have it any other way. The book contains certain fundamental facts regarding locomotive theory and.
Illustrations show how each part of the locomotive fits into the overall functioning, some background on each aspect of each function, and examples of various locomotives from a wide variety of railroads all. Originally located in philadelphia, it moved to nearby eddystone, pennsylvania, in the early 20th century. The unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and simplebutaccurate chris is a professional engineer. This mechanical honesty has long captivated onlookers and invited study, but many still wonder just how it all works. This book examines how modern steam locomotive works, including all its major subsystems and appliances. The tender was completed the following day, tuesday, july 2d, thus making the record of construction of a complete locomotive from the raw material of the art in eight working days. Next to the california state railroad museum in sacramento is a large, somewhat tiredlooking complex which proudly bears the label sacramento locomotive works, and which hides a veritable.
This is an enthralling read for anyone who thought they knew how a steam locomotive works, or wants to know more about them. In 1831, however, the company caught a break, and success was soon to follow. The terms and procedures described here will enable a person to safely. How steam trains work, diagrams of engines peters railway.
In 1947 the lima locomotive works merged with the general machinery corporation to form the limahamilton corporation. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Pere marquette 1225 is a steam locomotive built in 1941 by the lima locomotive works in lima, ohio. Engineers worked continuously to improve the system by increasing steam pressure, applying compounding and adding additional wheels. As a result of this veetwin arrangement, the heisler was one of the fastest geared steam locomotives, providing more power with lower operating costs. How to fire a fullsize coalburning steam locomotive 4k. Once the secondlargest steam locomotive builder in the u. Mason, and engaged in the manufacture of bookbinders tools and cylinders for calico printing. Would that all works recounting history could be imbued with flocas wit and sense and scale. Locomotive fulfills that need, and then goes above and beyond the call of duty to give its readers the thrill of being there themselves. The company was for decades the worlds largest producer of steam locomotives, but struggled to compete as demand switched to diesel locomotives. This reproduction of the companys illustrated catalog dates from the 1920s.
How steam locomotives really work kindle edition by p. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine. How a steam locomotive works a new guide crecy publishing. Mlws longestablished steam locomotive competitor, the canadian. Dec 04, 2009 from 1901 to 1969, alco locomotives were among the best known in north america. Sacramento locomotive works sacramento, california atlas. They are designed to show all the details of their subjects, including those not seen in conventional blueprints and illustrations. Exclusively from periscope film llc, a full and complete reprint of a history of baldwin locomotive works 18311920, all 177 pages of it. In his book, the majesty of big steam, noted rail historian brian solomon highlights the lateera steam locomotives and large designs constructed just before. This is an excellent book, despite the odd typo and incorrectly labelled diagram as referred to above mine came with a slip of paper inside the cover noting these errors.
This new book has been written to provide a simple explanation of how a steam locomotive works and is designed to appeal to the widest possible audience, using clear explanations and diagrams, generous in number yet straightforward in context. How steam locomotives really work by pwb semmens and aj goldfinch. Aug 20, 2012 see how the boiler of a steam locomotive works. Its theory, operation and economics the basic fundamental facts about steam locomotive theory and operation are presented in a straight forward manner. The company took the most distinctive part of its name from its main shops location in lima, ohio. Throughout, the diagrams from the original book have been revised and some are more advanced to enable more complex aspects to be clearly explained. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. How steam locomotives really work peter william brett. The making of a steam locomotive weitzman, david on. From 1901 to 1969, alco locomotives were among the best known in north america. The engine operated on a system of wheels rotated by a steam driven piston. Here is the first comprehensive history of american locomotive companys steam and dieselpowered offeringsmachines that combined a rich railroading heritage with a reputation for pushing the envelope of locomotive technology.
If you are restoring a steam locomotive or interested in the steam era, this is a outstanding book to have in your library. Baldwin narrow gauge steam locomotives the 1877 catalog by baldwin locomotive works baldwin narrow gauge steam locomotives the 1877 catalog founded in the 1830s, the baldwin locomotive works rapidly became americas premier builder of steam engines for railway use. With full attention on steam engines, baldwin locomotive works had started. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The lima berkshire is a type of 284 steam locomotive built by the lima locomotive works from 1925 to 1949 with various others built between such dates and on into 1953. The franklin perle museum of philadelphia turned to baldwin locomotive works to produce a steam engine train for museum patrons to ride. In fact, entire books have been devoted to the subject. Baldwin locomotive works illustrated catalog baldwin. The builder looked to further its steam locomotive technology with the development of a 486 wheel arrangement, which had an even larger firebox than a northern but the locomotive was never built. The willamette locomotive was a geared steam locomotive of the shay locomotive type, built by the willamette iron and steel works of portland, oregon. Ultimate restorations is the hit show now available on amazon prime video. The six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. In other words, if you entered 6 for locomotive number and selected baldwin as a builder name, your search would return a list of all baldwin locomotives currently carrying the number 6.
Unless you already know how a steam locomotive works, some parts of this book are difficult. Written to provide a simple explanation of how a steam locomotive works and designed to appeal to the widest possible audience, using clear explanations and diagrams, generous in number yet. Fill in your search criteria below and click on search. How steam locomotives really work by p w b semmens, a j.
Page 81 july 1st, the machinery, frames, wheels, etc. Produced from 1941 to 1944 by the american locomotive company of schenectady, n. Over 600 heislers were produced from the 1890s until 1941, when the heisler locomotive works closed its doors. Montreal locomotive works mlw was a canadian railway locomotive manufacturer which. The prr s1 class steam locomotive nicknamed the big engine was a single experimental locomotive, the longest and heaviest rigid frame reciprocating steam locomotive ever built. A little known subgroup of railroad steam locomotives consisted of engines that used gears together with steam cylinders common on all steam locomotives to produce more constant pulling power than the conventional and more prevalent rod type of steam locomotive. Unlike modern machines, the steam locomotive which underwent few fundamental changes in 125 years of development openly displays many of its parts. Founded in the early 1830s by philadelphia jeweler matthais baldwin, the baldwin locomotive works built a huge number of steam locomotives before ceasing production in 1949. Apr 01, 2010 this new book has been written to provide a simple explanation of how a steam locomotive works and is designed to appeal to the widest possible audience, using clear explanations and diagrams, generous in number yet straightforward in context. Pennsylvania railroad class s1 locomotive wiki fandom. The locomotive has a 284 berkshire wheel arrangement and was intended for both passenger and.
Locomotive is a 20 childrens book written and illustrated by brian floca. Big boy, one of the largest and most powerful series of steam locomotives ever built. The baldwin locomotive works blw was an american manufacturer of railroad locomotives from 1825 to 1956. The name itself, eventually became the official name for the once rare 284 wheelarranged steam locomotives. K37 class locomotive this book is one a series of detailed photo reference works intended for modelers. Sacramento locomotive works sacramento, california. The porter fireless steam locomotive is a steam locomotive without boiler and firebox. The first edition of how a steam locomotive works prove.
How it works in the hardback books the six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. Illustrations show how each part of the locomotive fits into the overall functioning, some background on each aspect of each function, and examples of various locomotives from a wide variety of railroads all over the u. This illustrated catalog shows the companys full line of logging locomotives, from light tank engines to large 280 consolidations and 282 mikados. After key patents on the shay locomotive had expired, it was possible for other manufacturers to produce shay clones. Thirtytwo pages wtih builders photographs and data information below or above, halfpage and fullpage photographic examples of the locomotives in use, plus four pages with. Oct 18, 2018 this video shows most of the main responsibilities that a coalburning steam locomotive fireman has to deal with on the railroad. This collection includes specifications, engineering drawings, advertising and corporate publications, ledgers, and manuscripts. A simple exlantion on the workings is in the introduction. Steam engines were the first engine type to see widespread use. The pennsylvania center for the book baldwin locomotives. How steam locomotives really work popular science semmens, p. These locomotives are fueled by burning combustible material usually coal, wood, or oil to produce steam in a boiler. An edition with illustrations by dk would be what i need. Baldwin locomotive works steam engine train catalog ebay.
They were first invented by thomas newcomen in 1705, and james watt who we remember each time we talk about 60watt light bulbs and the such made big improvements to steam engines in 1769. The most prevalent geared locomotives were shays, climaxes, and heislers. Baldwin locomotive works 18311902 narrowgauge locomotive cat. Due to many people asking, more content can be found here. The book contains certain fundamental facts regarding locomotive theory and operation. Baldwinhamilton company records mg427 baldwinhamilton company records ca. Animation of how a steam locomotives boiler works youtube. Alco locomotives is the first book to tell the full story of this company central to. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how steam locomotives really work. This video shows most of the main responsibilities that a coalburning steam locomotive fireman has to deal with on the railroad. The book details the workers, passengers, landscape, and effects of building and operating the first transcontinental.