Railway and Locomotive Engineering, Vol. 34: A Practical Journal of Motive Power, Rolling Stock and Appliances, January, 1921 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book examines the history of locomotive boiler inspections, focusing specifically on the development of water level gauges and the regulations put in place to ensure safe operation of steam locomotives. The author traces the evolution of these critical safety devices from their inception to the present day, highlighting the challenges faced by engineers and inspectors as they worked to prevent boiler explosions and ensure the safety of railway workers and passengers. The book also delves into the broader historical and social context of locomotive boiler inspections, exploring the role they played in the development of the railroad industry and the rise of government regulation in the transportation sector. Through detailed research and analysis, the author provides a comprehensive and engaging account of this important aspect of railroading history, shedding light on the technological, regulatory, and human factors that have shaped the safe operation of steam locomotives.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of locomotive boiler inspections, focusing specifically on the development of water level gauges and the regulations put in place to ensure safe operation of steam locomotives. The author traces the evolution of these critical safety devices from their inception to the present day, highlighting the challenges faced by engineers and inspectors as they worked to prevent boiler explosions and ensure the safety of railway workers and passengers. The book also delves into the broader historical and social context of locomotive boiler inspections, exploring the role they played in the development of the railroad industry and the rise of government regulation in the transportation sector. Through detailed research and analysis, the author provides a comprehensive and engaging account of this important aspect of railroading history, shedding light on the technological, regulatory, and human factors that have shaped the safe operation of steam locomotives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330297919_0
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