The Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen

The Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 185
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ISBN-10 : 9781847287427
ISBN-13 : 1847287425
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Book Synopsis The Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen by : Ludwig Gutmann

Download or read book The Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen written by Ludwig Gutmann and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-07-14 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally printed in 1898 and then periodically revised, The Motorman...and His Duties served as the definitive training text for a generation of streetcar operators. A must-have for the trolley or train enthusiast, it is also an important source of information for museum staff and docents. Lavishly illustrated with numerous photos and black and white line drawings, this affordable reprint contains all of the original text. Includes chapters on trolley car types and equipment, troubleshooting, brakes, controllers, electricity and principles, electric traction, multi-car control and has a convenient glossary in the back. If you've ever operated a trolley car, or just had an electric train set, this is a terrific book for your shelf


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