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Hardcover, no dust jacket. Ex-library, very good otherwise. 229 pp.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333883765ISBN 13: 9781333883768
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Book
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Rail Heritage Publications, 1982
Seller: Great Matter Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. A Fine condition hardcover book. Brown faux leather boards with gold gilt lettering to front cover. Covers without flaw. Internally, previous owners blind stamp to title page, otherwise nice and clean throughout. An excellent copy of the 1981 reproduction of the original 1925 book. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never ex-lib unless explicitly described as such.
Published by Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Indianapolis, IN, 1911
Seller: Argyl Houser, Bookseller, Turlock, CA, U.S.A.
Magazine / Periodical
Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. No missing or clipped pages. Front cover detached but included. Pages clean with moderate toning (age tanning). Some pages with light creases or bent corners. Covers are soiled, water stained, with various creases, chips and small tears. Some of the spine has peeled away. In general, fairly worn but completely intact and very clean inside. This issue includes: "Technical Department"; "Our Special Study Course: Bell Ringers, Sanders and Lubricators"; "Operating the ET Brake, and Troubles Due to Irregularity of Air Pressure, Etc." by Will E. Wood; "Inventive Genius and Industrial Progress" by Frederick J. Prior; "Answers to Examination Questions on the Westinghouse Air Brake" by John Hamilton; "Electrical Railroading" by Elwood Grissinger; "Movement of Trains" by G. E. Collingwood; "Questions and Answers" by F. P. Roesch; "Industrial Department: Discussion of Current Topics: "The McNamara Case--Judge Remster Renders Important Decision"; "Arbitration of Railroad Labor Disputes" by 'Vice-President' in Railway Age Gazette; "The Big Boston Union Meeting--Something About Historical Boston"; "From the General Secretary and Treasurer"; "Forum"; "Correspondence"; "Official"; andd "Ladies Society of B of L F & E".
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282686126ISBN 13: 9780282686123
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Simmons-Boardman Books, Inc., 1982
Seller: La Playa Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - fine. A square, tight and unmarked copy.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332325491ISBN 13: 9781332325498
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Book Print on Demand
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from Construction and Maintenance of Railway Roadbed and Track. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
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Published by Railway Publications Society, Chicago, 1907
Seller: Novel Ideas Books & Gifts, Decatur, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Poor. Disbound -- page block only lacking covers and spine. Page block is good with one break in the backing and no pages before title page. A good candidate for rebinding. ; 8vo.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332346693ISBN 13: 9781332346691
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Book Print on Demand
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from Operation of Trains and Station Work and Telegraphy. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
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Published by Legare Street Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 1015375650ISBN 13: 9781015375659
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book.
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Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 208 Language: English Pages: 208.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 065627753XISBN 13: 9780656277537
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Book
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Rail Heritage Publications 1982, 1982
ISBN 10: 9999924220ISBN 13: 9789999924221
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. softcover. original brown wraps. very good++ with no inscriptions. the first page is slightly foxed, and then the pages are very fine. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by Rail Heritage Publications 1982, 1982
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
1982 Reprint hardcover octavo (VG) lacks d/w ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Frederick J. Prior. The 1925 modern american locomotive. Construction and operation. Rail Heritage Publications / Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation 1982. 291 S. mit 63 Figuren (= Illustrationen und Photoabbildungen). Illustrierte Original-Broschur mit Deckeltitel. Zustand: Neuwertig. Ungelesen. Keine Remittende. - Originally published in 1925, this book breaks down the basics of American locomotives into 200 different topics ranging from the physics of motion to the operation of individual parts, including their construction and operation. Graphically illustrated to provide further description. Sprache: en 270 Gramm.
Published by Rail Heritage Publications, 1982
Seller: Affordable Collectibles, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. About new with no marks. Appears unused. With seal and serial number. An exceptional copy.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Book Print on Demand
LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1919 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 792 Language: English Pages: 792.
Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co, Chicago, 1907
First Edition
PAPERBACK. Condition: Fair. 1st edition. 569pp, 12mo, ex-library with spine label as only marking, b/w figs., black flexi-wraps, red page edges, gilt decor and titles, edges of spine are worn and peeling, top of spine is missing the top 1/4", clean throughout, tight binding.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0656038101ISBN 13: 9780656038107
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Associated Publishing co., Chicago, 1909
Seller: Otter Creek Used Books (VABA Member), Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Fair. A worn copy with chucks off top and bottom of spine, stain on back cover that bled to a few number pages. In other words, a worn book but interior is somewhat sound but also loose. Without markings. 271 pages plus many plates. Your purchase supports a brick & mortar open shop! Thanks for looking.
Published by Railway Education Bureau
Seller: Arizona Hobbies LLC, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: New. Originally published in 1925, this book breaks down the basics of American locomotives into 200 different topics ranging from the physics of motion to the operation of individual parts, including their construction and operation. Graphically illustrated to provide further description. This is a real how to book. Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 291 pages, 4.5 x 7.5 in., B&W illustrations. Publisher: Simmons-Boardman.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0428962734ISBN 13: 9780428962739
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Book
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Railway Publications Society, Chicago, 1907
Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
First Edition
Half Leather. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ Issued. 1st Edition. Volume Seven only of an Eight-Volume work. Paginated in three parts. Part 1. Railway Organization and Station Work - movement of trains, employees, management, shipping, ticketing, reports, handling cars in yards, freight etc etc ; 190 pages, iii. Part 2 -Train Work; 256pp, iv. Part 3 - Telegraphy; 119pp, iii. Illustrations. Interior of the book is clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square. Leather spine and corners, marble boards, gilt titles to spine. A very solid copy. Tiny leather chip lost at head of spine. Minor wear to some edges and to the tips of the corners. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are often incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. We use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. USA postage is usually $6.90 - $9.00 unless extra heavy/large. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be approx US$16.00 for weights up to 5kg total - boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - new, considerably lower Trans-Canada rates for many major markets, and, new, considerably lower rates for Overseas destinations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.
Published by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PRACTICAL MECHANICS, CHICAGO, ILL., 1910
Seller: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
Book
PAPERBACK. Condition: VG. 1ST. a complete description of the e.t. locomotive brake equipment and the "k" type triple valve, together with over four hundred questions and answers. small chip & crease to cover. owner's name.
Published by Rail Heritage Publications, Omaha, NB, 1982
Seller: DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books, Burke, VA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket - Issued. Reprint Edition. Originally published by Simmons-Boardman in 1925. This copy of the facsimile reprint with 291 pages with photographs, diagrams and index. Bound in brown faux leather with lettering stamped in gilt. A very fine and bright copy. Clean.
Published by Frederick J. Prior, Chicago, IL, 1912
Flexible Card. Condition: Very Near Fine. Title continues . Complete Explanatory and Instructive Answers to the Three Series of Examination Questions, Covering in Detail Locomotive Firing, Including Combustion and Care of the Boiler ; the Care and Management of Simple and Compound Locomotives ; Airbrake Handling ; Breakdowns ; Electric Headlights ; Superheaters ; Walschaert Valve Gear ; Oil Burning Locomotives ; together with Supplementary Questions and Answers. Full leather over flexible card, title stamped in gilt onto upper cover, 16mo (5-7/8 inches [15 cm] tall), pp. (1-6), 7-213, table. Volume with gilt stamping slightly imperfect and original price in pencil to rfep, else fine. Uncommon, with the only other hard copy being held at the University of Chicago Library. OCLC accessed 05/17.
Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, IL, 1919
Seller: The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Soft Boards. Condition: Very Good. Very good soft boards 1919 manual. Includes fold-out diagrams.