Description: Steam by the Numbers by Brian Solomon Steam by the Numbers answers many questions about steam locomotive evolution, explaining the reasons why so many wheel arrangements were developed. Brian Solomon helps you understand why a fast passenger locomotive was not well-suited to heavy freight service, or why a big articulated locomotive that performed well on heavy, slow coal trains in the mountains would not be a good choice for fast freight in the Midwest. This book explores over 30 wheel arrangements, uncovering the history, development, and operational significance of each arrangement, shedding light on why locomotives varied based on duty, geography, and era. You'll get into the history of each wheel arrangement, explaining: why each was developed, when it appeared, the major railroads using them, how many were built, and how long they operated. This book is perfect for railfans, as well as modelers who like to choose and operate models more realistically.SOFTCOVER. 10.63" L x 8.11" W. 224 pages. BRAND NEW. PLEASE NOTE: THE PHOTO IN THIS AUCTION IS A STOCK PHOTO OF THE BOOK. YOUR BOOK IS BRAND NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER. IT IS NOT A SECOND, RETURNED BOOK, OR A REMAINDER COPY. IT HAS NEVER BEEN READ AND NEVER BEEN SHELVED. We ship all of our books in cardboard packaging/wrapping for protection in transit.
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Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-11T19:18:18.000Z
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Book Title: Steam by the Numbers
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Intended Audience: Adults
Brand: Unbranded
Publication Year: 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Author: Brian Solomon
Topic: Hobbies, Railway, Trains
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States