The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives

Read book online here pdf download the encyclopedia of trains and locomotives. This section of the lner encyclopedia describes all of the locomotive classes to serve with the lner. Pdf download the encyclopedia of trains and locomotives. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives hardcover august 21, 2000 by c. Early internal combustion locomotives and railcars used kerosene and gasoline as their fuel. Even today, the lners gresley pacifics are synonymous with speed and luxury. By this time, the manufacture of locomotives for mainline railroad service was confined to three outside builders. As such it barely lasted 25 years, but in this time left a prestigious mark in british railway history. Longdistance passenger trains began to be quickly dieselized in the late 1930s, but the early locomotives did not accelerate well above speeds of 15 or 20 mph 20 or 32 kph, the speed where steam engines were getting into stride. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives book, 1994. The first steam locomotive providing a railway service for passengers was george stephensons locomotion, built in 1825.

I purchased this encyclopedia so that my young son could look at photos of a variety of trains, but the book would be an excellent resource for trainlovers of any age. Diesel, dieselelectric and gasturbine locomotives were introduced in the 20th century. Several types of diesel locomotive have been developed, differing mainly in the means by which mechanical power is conveyed to the driving wheels. Steam locomotive facts for kids kids encyclopedia facts. Descriptions of more than 900 trains and locomotives are arranged chronologically to show the. They were used in heavy industry and branchline work, but saw mainline service and passenger work also. The lner was one of the big four railway companies formed during the 1923 grouping act in britain. Encyclopedia of trains and locomotives c j riley ebay. This website is a labor of love, but it does cost money to keep it running, so. The last steam locomotives built by baldwin for service in the united states were delivered in 1949, and limas last locomotive for an american railroad was the same year. List of british rail modern traction locomotive classes. Afterwards, diesel and electric locomotives were used more often. Steam locomotives were invented in the early 19th century.

An illustrated and comprehensive guide to trains and locomotives around. N scale locomotive encyclopedia north american prototypes. Illustrated encyclopedia of world railway locomotives ebook. From the first machine to travel faster than a horse to magnetic levitation vehicles exceeding. A steam locomotive uses wood, coal or oil but mostly coal as fuel to heat water in a boiler, which turns into steam which pushes pistons to power the train. The entries are thorough and precise, to the point where the reader may find the text a bit dry if he is not already passionately interested in the topic at hand. This is a list of locomotive builders by country, including current and defunct builders. Steam locomotive railroad tradition railroading magazine lot of 47 1959 1975. A highly recommended and invaluable addition to any railroad buffs reference shelf, the illustrated encyclopedia of world railway locomotives is concise, authoritative, comprehensive, and a thoroughly reader friendly compendium surveying and presenting a wide range off modern railway locomotives ranging from standard steam engines and. Alphabetically organized, fully crossreferenced, and packed with photographs, this enticing encyclopedia makes the perfect gift for anyone who ever felt drawn to the sight of an onrushing train. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography.

Locomotive simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This is an encylopedia of n scale locomotive models restricted to north american locomotives or models factorypainted in north american livery schemes. This is an online cassette provided in this website. Listed are all of the n scale locomotives that i have owned at one time or another or locomotives that ive verified to exist but havent acquired yet.

Class 41 the second use of class 41 was for a proposed class of class 60 locomotives with 2,500 hp engines in the early 1990s. Railroad shops, especially those of the pennsylvania, norfolk and western, and burlington railroads, continued to build new power. The tables below attempt to list the different types and the different classifications used to describe them as clearly as possible. They are used on practically every type of work passenger, mainline freight, industrial and maintenance. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives 544pp amber books. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives 544pp amber. A steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine. The jss were the middle of the three standard steam locomotive classes in china the qjs being the heavy weights, and the sys being the light industrial locomotives. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day by nick lawford, david brown and colin boocock 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The df4bs have been one of the most successful indigenous diesel locomotives on chinas railways. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives by david ross, hc dj 2007. Class 48 the second use of class 48 was for a new class of freight locomotive in the mid 1980s.

From 1804 to the present day by david ross 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Electricpowered locomotives arrived in the late 19th century. Encyclopedia of trains locomotives will have enough money for all reader to retrieve this book. Steam locomotives the reciprocating steam locomotive is a selfcontained power unit consisting essentially of a steam engine and a boiler with fuel and water supplies. Diesel locomotive production in north america appendix ii. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit, motor coach, railcar or power car. This section of the lner encyclopedia describes all of the locomotive classes. Oct 01, 2003 buy the encyclopedia of trains and locomotives. A steam locomotive works by burning a fuel like coal in a special space called a firebox. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day ross, david on.

They are not widely used any more due to their operational costs, especially the fuel costs. Francis baily of thatcham exraf welford at southall railway centre. Lavishly illustrated with over 1,000 color and blackandwhite photographs. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day by nick lawford, david brown and colin boocock 2003, hardcover. Aug 21, 2000 the encyclopedia of trains and locomotives riley, c. Major north american railroad mergers glossary of railroad terminology glossary of railroad slang. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. A steam locomotive is a steam powered railway locomotive.

As what we talk, subsequently you retrieve more all. List of british rail unbuilt locomotive classes simple. From 1804 to the present day by david ross a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. Encyclopedia of trains wide variety of domestic and international locomotives primary focus of this book general specifications and uses of the locos i was looking for more specificity to include technical drawings this is a good start with exact referenctial data. C j riley alphabetically organized and fully crossreferenced, this book is the perfect handbook for any train enthusiast. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives is a comprehensive guide to the worlds steam, diesel and electric trains from 1804 to the present day, and includes the most famous locomotives ever built, such as the flying scotsman, japans notorious bullet train and frances record breaking tgv. The steam moves reciprocating pistons which are mechanically connected to the locomotives main wheels drivers. Produced from 1941 to 1944 by the american locomotive company of schenectady, n. More trains meant more locomotives, and often bigger trains, such as the big boys, the largest trains ever built. The encyclopedia of rail transport in hong kong chinese general disclaimer.

Occasionally such modifications would be so substantial that a completely new class number would be given eg. Big boy, one of the largest and most powerful series of steam locomotives ever built. Since 1984, almost 4,000 have been produced and are still made in limited quantities today. Overall, it is a wonderful reference for the price. Rocket, pioneer railway locomotive built by the english engineers george and robert stephenson. Steam locomotive simple english wikipedia, the free. Locomotives built to those specifications, however, had a short life, as the superior efficiency of the diesel locomotive in all service classes was recognized. George stephenson was entrusted with constructing the line, but a competition was held to choose a locomotive. Biographies of locomotive designers, details of construction, problems of operation, and methods used by original builders. The most significant innovations in locomotive technology as well as the most. The lner would often denote major modifications with a slash.

Sep 20, 2016 pdf the encyclopedia of trains and locomotives from 1804 to the present day download online. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day david ross thunder bay press, 2003 transportation 544 pages. The flameproof diesel locomotive has replaced the fireless steam locomotive in areas of high fire risk such as oil refineries and ammunition dumps. Locomotive, any of various selfpropelled vehicles used for hauling railroad cars on tracks although motive power for a trainset can be incorporated into a car that also has passenger, baggage, or freight accommodations, it most often is provided by a separate unit, the locomotive, which includes the machinery to generate or, in the case of an electric locomotive, to convert power and. These locomotives are fueled by burning combustible material usually coal, wood, or oil to produce steam in a boiler. Naworth exnational coal board at the south tynedale railway. A locomotive or engine is a rail transport vehicle that provides the motive power for a train.

Even this cassette becomes a substitute of someone to read, many in the world next loves it thus much. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger. A diesel locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine. Illustrated encyclopedia of world railway locomotives by p. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The few steam locomotives that remain in operation in developed nations are mostly nostalgic relics used chiefly to pull tourist trains. The encyclopedia of trains and locomotives 544pp david ross from the first machine to travel faster than a horse to magnetic levitation vehicles exceeding 550kmh 343mph, this compendium of the worlds most famous locomotives and trains is a comprehensive guide to the subject. Featuring over 900 locomotive types, as well as the country and date of origin of each. The first steam locomotive was made by richard trevithick for a railway used for moving iron at an ironworks in wales. Written for the train enthusiast as well as the general reader, the encyclopedia of trains and locomotives delivers an accessible and enjoyable guide to the world of locomotives.

It also includes some very detailed appendices that are unequaled. Pdf the encyclopedia of trains locomotives full online. Traditionally, locomotives pulled trains from the front. Locomotive, any of various selfpropelled vehicles used for hauling railroad cars on tracks although motive power for a train set can be incorporated into a car that also has passenger, baggage, or freight accommodations, it most often is provided by a separate unit, the locomotive, which includes the machinery to generate or, in the case of an electric locomotive, to convert power and. Preserved examples of flameproof diesel locomotives include. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day hardcover 1 october 2003 by david ross editor visit amazons david ross page. The comprehensive guide to over 900 steam, diesel, and electric locomotives from 1825 to the present day book online at best prices in india on. The world encyclopedia of locomotives a complete guide to the worlds most fabulous locomotives 2001. The 1955 diesel locomotive classes are given in brackets where applicable a large number of different shunter types were purchased by british rail and its predecessors, many of which were withdrawn prior to the introduction of tops.