Contrasting facts regarding steam locomotive; notes on design features, limitations of "Stephenson" boiler and need of alternative type for pressures over 300 lb; various types illustrated and account of work they do given; effect of streamline turbine and condenser ultra-high-pressure locomotives, etc; Diesel locomotives and rail cars. (See also - discussion p D77-96)


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    Title :

    Modern locomotive


    Additional title:

    North-East Coast Instn Engrs Shipbldrs -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Irving, B. (author)


    Publication date :

    1936


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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