Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive documents the role played by mechanical engineers in the development of locomotive design. The steam engine and the mechanical engineering profession both grew
Route 128 traces its origins to the late 1920s, when the Massachusetts Department of Public Works cobbled together a makeshift network of existing roads through Boston's suburbs. Between 1947 and 1956
The fundamental principles Wicken (Loughborough U.) considers are a consequence of the mechanics of wheel-rail interaction as embodied in the equations of motion. He uses simple models to help clarify
Fagen, together with members of the Horn & Whistle Enthusiasts Group, have written a thorough history of these evocative relics of the age of steam. The history of whistle design and development, the
This comprehensive history of North American railroad electrification has been out of print for many years. Now, Indiana University Press is proud to announce its return in an new, updated second edit
Simple text and illustrations depict different kinds of trains going uphill and downhill, crossing bridges and tunnels, using electricity or steam, and carrying passengers or freight. Reprint.
Authoritative survey reviews wide range of locomotives from around the world — from standard steam engines, diesels, and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Biographies of locomotive d
First published in 1959 and revised in 1968, this is a book for the L&N's many steam fans. With hundreds of vintage photographs, detailed rosters, and schematic drawings, it is an invaluable resou
Big Trains, small trains, old trains, and new, rattling and whistling -- Choo, choo, choo! Preschoolers will chuckle as a wacky animal crew toots the whistle and treats them to the delights only a tra
All aboard for a riveting ride along the rails! Tracks and smokestacks, signals and steam trains, engineers and diesels - all the details that thrill young train enthusiasts are here in this informat
All aboard! The Big Book of Trains is setting off on a journey to explore the fastest, heaviest, longest, and most fantastic trains in the world - Features more than 50 of the world's most amazing tra
Shows the many kinds of trucks needed to build a road, including cement mixers, dump trucks, bulldozers, front loaders, cranes, backhoes, graders, rollers, and stripers.
General Electric's legendary domestic U-series line put GE on the road to becoming the largest locomotive builder in North America. This marvelous book features the work of more than 50 top photograph
This volume presents a collection of papers on the theme of rail integrity, which were presented at a meeting in Delft from 24--26th June, 1992. Rolling contact fatigue is a failure mode which is
A text based on classroom lecture notes of a series of graduate courses on inertial navigation systems given by the author at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Presents a balanced combination of
