A historic manual for the maintenance and operation of Westinghouse air brakes, used on steam locomotives. Written by engineers with decades of experience, this book gives clear, comprehensive instructions for managing air brake systems, with a focus on practical, hands-on advice that engineers of the time period could put to use immediately. It covers the old air brake equipment as well as more recent developments, providing a thorough grounding in the technology. This book will appeal to railroad history enthusiasts, locomotive engineers, and anyone interested in the technical underpinnings of one of the most important safety systems in railway history.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A historic manual for the maintenance and operation of Westinghouse air brakes, used on steam locomotives. Written by engineers with decades of experience, this book gives clear, comprehensive instructions for managing air brake systems, with a focus on practical, hands-on advice that engineers of the time period could put to use immediately. It covers the old air brake equipment as well as more recent developments, providing a thorough grounding in the technology. This book will appeal to railroad history enthusiasts, locomotive engineers, and anyone interested in the technical underpinnings of one of the most important safety systems in railway history. 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 # 9781332098019_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332098019
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