Description: Firing the Steam Locomotive by the Reading Company Created in 1947 by the Reading Company, FIRING THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE served as the handbook for the last generation of locomotive firemen. Within its chapters you'll find a breakdown of the fireman's responsibilities, including how to prepare and inspect the fire, how to fire different types of coal, and how to correct bad fire conditions. The text also includes a description of steam locomotive mechanics, with detaileddiscussions of the stoker, the grates, the boiler, water systems, smoke and draft control, and the superheater. It's a fascinating reference for the museum docent, hobbyist, or anyone who ever wondered "How did that work?"SOFTCOVER. Unabridged edition. 10" L x 8" W. 126 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
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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Book Title: Firing the Steam Locomotive
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: PERISCOPE
Intended Audience: Adults
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Brand: Unbranded
Type: Textbook
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: READING
Personalized: No
Features: 1947 REPRINT
Topic: Hobbies, Railway, Trains
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
