A Passion for Steam
| Author | : Marc Horovitz |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2014-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0692238263 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780692238264 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Passion for Steam by : Marc Horovitz
Download or read book A Passion for Steam written by Marc Horovitz and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Passion for Steam" describes how small scale, live-steam locomotives work in clear, understandable language. All systems are covered, including boilers, boiler fittings, burners, different fuels, valve gears, different cylinder types, and sundry variations. The second half of the book is a fascinating survey of nearly 100 miniature locomotives, scratchbuilt and commercial, that discusses what makes each one different from its fellows. The book is fully illustrated with hundreds of high-quality drawings and beautiful photographs.
