The Layman's Guide To Mamod Steam Engines (Black & White)

Author: William Green
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781326096762
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Mamod steam engines are great pieces of engineering from the past that can range from up to nearly 80 years old. In this book holds the complete history of Mamod from 1936 to present, everything about how to steam your engine up and much more. As well as this, it is a complete guide to restoring, repairing and maintaining Mamod steam engines with separate chapters covering the SE/SP/MM range TE1/a, SR1/a, canopy roof and LW1 lumber wagon. This book holds educational value, where there are chapters which take thermodynamic principles to explain just exactly what makes Mamod steam engines work, with diagrams to aid these explanations. With the assistance of many associates including Mamod themselves, this book is truly one for anyone interested in Mamods or steam engines for that matter and for restorers of these engines too. From the creator of RestoringMamods.com, this is a full 109 page book with nearly 250 images and over 37,500 words. This is the Layman's Guide To Mamod Steam Engines.

Toy Steam Engines

Author: Bob Gordon
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780852637753
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
This title gives a fascinating survey of the different kinds of toy steam engines of the stationary type, and especially those produced during the heyday of steam toys between 1900 and 1930. Dealing mainly with the German manufacturers, the pioneers of the mass-produced steam toys, it explains how the engines work, gives advice about operating and maintaining them and contains useful information about identifying and dating vintage models. The manufacturers and retailers who played a leading part in the production and distribution of steam toys are described, and a brief reference is made to manufacturers who are still making toy steam engines. This will be an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts of all ages.

American Steam Locomotives

Author: William L. Withuhn
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253039347
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 465

Book Description
For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life.

Popular Mechanics

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Making Simple Model Steam Engines

Author: Stan Bray
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 071984357X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer.

Steam Train, Dream Train

Author: Sherri Duskey Rinker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452127956
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

Popular Mechanics

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology
Languages : en
Pages : 964

Book Description

Introducing Model Traction Engine Construction

Author: John Haining
Publisher: Nexus Special Interest Limited
ISBN: 9780852428054
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
The doyen of traction engine modelling explains and illustrates what is involved in the construction of working steam models (including workshop processes and tools needed) and outlines the history and variety of such engines.

Forest and Stream

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 556

Book Description

Baldwin's Guide to Museums of Louisiana

Author:
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455600557
Category : Louisiana
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
The Pelican State boasts not only museums devoted to art and history, but also to aviation, medicine, and politics. All are profiled here, in the most authoritative guide of its kind available. Through their thorough research, the authors have uncovered many hidden gems along Louisiana's back roads. Among them is the only museum in the United States that presents a history of sulfur mining-Brimstone Museum in Sulphur, Louisiana. Better-known museums include the Cabildo in New Orleans, where the transfer of the Louisiana Territory from Spain to France, and from France to the United States took place in 1803. More than 170 museums offer something for everyone. From the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum and Culture Center in Alexandria to the Port Hudson State Commemorative Area Museum in Zachary, the authors have traveled Louisiana from the north to the south and have found every museum in their path.