| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 624 pages) |
| Contents |
The American railroad industry -- General steam locomotive development, 1895/1905 -- Locomotive engineering, 1895/1905 -- Locomotive construction, 1895/1905 -- Traction other than steam, 1895/1905 -- General steam locomotive development, 1905/1920 -- Locomotive engineering, 1905/1920 -- Locomotive construction, 1905/1920 -- Traction other than steam, 1905/1920 -- General steam locomotive development, 1920/1930 -- Locomotive engineering, 1920/1930 -- Locomotive construction, 1920/1930 -- Traction other than steam, 1920/1930 -- General steam locomotive development, 1930/1950 -- Locomotive engineering, 1930/1950 -- Locomotive Construction, 1930/1950 -- Traction Other Than Steam, 1930/1950 |
| Summary |
"Between 1900 and 1950, Americans built the most powerful steam locomotives--enormous engines that powered a industry of colossal scale and intensity. They were deceptively simple machines yet even as the technology was being perfected it was becoming obscure. Despite immense and sustained effort, they remained grossly inefficient in their use of costly fuel and labor"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Steam locomotives -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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Steam locomotives -- United States -- Design and construction -- History -- 20th century
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Locomotives -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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Locomotives -- United States -- Design and construction -- 20th century
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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Locomotives
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Locomotives -- Design and construction
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Steam locomotives
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Steam locomotives -- Design and construction
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781476627939 |
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1476627932 |
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