Schmidt Oscar C Editor (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hard Covre. 1/2 Leather -- Good -- Volume 2 -- SHIPPING ONLY IN U.S. AND BY MEDIA MAIL ONLY -- Book is clean and tight with light wear at corners -- Pages 419 thru 909 with index and illustrations throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. CLEAN Near Fine 1909 first edition hardcover. Volume IV onlly. Page count: 1179-1534.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. CLEAN Near Fine 1909 first edition hardcover. Volume II onlly. Page count: 385-794.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible - Very Good. No Jacket. Hardcover with dark green cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine and marbled page edges. Beautiful fold out section in color of Westinghouse high speed air brake system. This is volume V only. 10x7 with 375 pp. 3 pounds.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Third edition. Written expressly for the master mechanic, traveling engineer, and locomotive engineer and fireman. A description of all the various parts of the different types of locomotives, their principles of operation, management, repair and maintenance; also the air brake, mechanical stokers, feed water heaters, superheaters, and the latest developments in the railway field. This volume contains chapters on Signal and Signal System, Air Brakes, Air Brakes and Train Air Signal Instructions, and Hints on Engineering in Catechism Form. Pages 1371 through 1716 with illustrations, questions and answers. Bound in original dark green cloth with boarder and illustrations on the covers stamped in blind and lettering on the spine in gilt. A very good copy. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Third edition. Written expressly for the master mechanic, traveling engineer, and locomotive engineer and fireman. A description of all the various parts of the different types of locomotives, their principles of operation, management, repair and maintenance; also the air brake, mechanical stokers, feed water heaters, superheaters, and the latest developments in the railway field. This volume contains chapters on Walschaert Valve Gear, Steam Engine Indicato, Engine Parts and Running Gear, Locomotive Accessories, Tenders and Water Scoops, Corrosion and Incrustation, Water Supply and Water Softening, Feed Water Heating, Superheaters and Superheated Steam, Locomotive Coaling Stations, Locomotive Breakdowns and Rpairs, Care and Inspection of Locomotives, Points on Engine Running, and Railway Motor Cars. Pages 681 through 1024 with illustrations, questions and answers. Bound in original dark green cloth with boarder and illustrations on the covers stamped in blind and lettering on the spine in gilt. A very good copy. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Third edition. Written expressly for the master mechanic, traveling engineer, and locomotive engineer and fireman. A description of all the various parts of the different types of locomotives, their principles of operation, management, repair and maintenance; also the air brake, mechanical stokers, feed water heaters, superheaters, and the latest developments in the railway field. This volume contains chapters on Construction and Design of Boilers, Boiler Shop and Lay Out of Plates, Sheet Metal Work, Light Sheet Metal Work, Types of Locomotives, Compound Locomotives, and Valves and Valve Gears. Pages 339 through 680 with illustrations, questions and answers. Bound in original dark green cloth with boarder and illustrations on the covers stamped in blind and lettering on the spine in gilt. Corners bumped. A very good copy. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Third edition. Written expressly for the master mechanic, traveling engineer, and locomotive engineer and fireman. A description of all the various parts of the different types of locomotives, their principles of operation, management, repair and maintenance; also the air brake, mechanical stokers, feed water heaters, superheaters, and the latest developments in the railway field. This volume contains chapters on Principles of Economival Operation, Heat, Fuels and Combustion, Crude Oil as Fuel, Locomotive Firing, Mechanical Stokers, Locomotive Boilers, and Boiler Fittings and Attachments. 338 pages with illustrations, questions and answers. Bound in original dark green cloth with boarder and illustrations on the covers stamped in blind and lettering on the spine in gilt. A very good copy. Book.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. A strong practical working text. VOLUME III ONLY. Pages 1535-2290. Includes certificate in rear entitling user to 2 years of consulting service. Hinges loose but holding. Original green cloth. Complete title: Locomotive Engineering a New complete and Practical Treatise on the Various Problems of steam, electric and motor Car Propulsion. Cloth. Contents include "Points on Engine Running", "Compressed Air", "Compressed Air Locomotives", "Railway Motor Cars", "Practical Electricity", "Electric Locomotives", "Signals and Signal Systems", "Block Signal Rules", "Air Brakes", "Air Brakes and Train Air Signal Instruction", and "Hints on Locomotive Engineering in Catechism Form".…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. A strong practical working text. VOLUME II ONLY. Contents include "Engine Parts and Running Gear", "Locomotive Accessories", "Tenders and Water Scoops", "Corrosion and Incrustation", "Water Supply and Water Softening", "Feed Water Heating", "Superheaters and Superheated Steam", "Locomotive Coaling Stations", "Locomotive Breakdowns and Repairs", "Machine Shop Work", "Milling Machine and Its Work", "Mechanical Drawing", "Machine Design", "Shop Suggestions", "Forge Practice", and "Care and Inspection of Locomotives". Pages 795-1534. Rear hinge nearly broken, front hinge loose but holding. Original green cloth. Complete title: Locomotive Engineering Volume II ONLY - a New complete and Practical Treatise on the Various Problems of steam, electric and motor Car Propulsion. Hard Cover.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Both Volumes Present in Maroon boards. 924 pages plus index. Volume 1: Rubbing to boardsedges; front hinge endpaper is split with spine showing and a little loose. Vol. 2: Spine cover at front board is split and just holding at bottom and is still connected for about for inches from the top. Front endpaper also split and spine showing; binding is slightly loose. Both spine bottoms are darkened. () These books are heavy and shipping cost will depend on the destination.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Half leather gilt with marbled boards and marbled page edges. Two volume set. Vol. 1 is about fine; gift inscription. Vol. 2 has a small stain to the block edge that slightly enters the margin of about 25 pages. Tight bindings. The scarce occasional minor stain to pages. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall.…