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How a Steam Locomotive Works
By Brian Solomon
Follow along with accomplished railway author Brian Solomon as he guides you through the various components and evolution of steam locomotives. You’ll learn how locomotives were designed, how they work, their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and more! Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them.  You’ll get an in-depth view of the fascinating and extremely popular steam locomotives used throughout history including:

• How steam locomotive components work together to get a train into motion
• The evolution of steam leading to more-powerful locomotives 
• The various wheel arrangements and what service each was designed for
• Differences among coal- and oil-fired types
• And more!

Featuring extensive photo coverage and drawings, this 208-page book is essential for any railfan or model railroader. Take the mystery out of these iconic living, breathing beings! 206 pages, Color and B&W, Softcover.

How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work
By Jeff Wilson
How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work guides you through the development and operation of diesel and electric locomotives by exploring each major component or system. After reading this book, you will understand what is happening inside the next locomotive you see! Diesel and electric locomotives are complex, and they revolutionized railroading as we know it. How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work is a complete guide to the inner workings of the locomotives powering railroad’s today.

This book includes:

• A brief history of the locomotive type and the development of the diesel engine.
• A discussion of the components and systems, illustrating how the parts function and the design differences between manufacturers.
• How electric locomotives work and their similarities to diesel units.
• Details regarding the major builders and their contributions to the art.

Plus, hundreds of photos, charts, and mechanical illustrations describing the workings of locomotives!
208 pages, Color and B&W photos, Softcover.

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