Steam locomotive diagram book

The indicator diagram such as the one above was used by steam locomotive engineers during the steam era to estimate the locomotives efficiency. Specifically, this bulletin is for the only american flyer locomotive made with a mechanical steam whistle. This is a high resolution scan of an original nickel plate road locomotive diagram book. This is a 111 page book with 110 detailed locomotive drawings reproduced directly from official erie railroad diagram books.

Based out of fort wayne, indiana, the locomotive is owned and operated by the fort. Pere marquette steam engine locomotive diagrams railfandepot. The cylinder cocks sounds automatically terminate after 16 repetitions or when the locomotive reaches a speed greater than 12 smph. This book has heavy duty, laminated cardstock covers and is 8 12 wide and 11 tall. The author is an expert on union pacific steam locomotives and was, for a time, employed by the up to take photos for company use. This book was printed in the late 1980s and has been stored since then.

To zoom out press ctrl atsf 2102 loco exploded view diagram. Each steam locomotive used between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with an operable headlight that provides illumination sufficient for a steam locomotive engineer in the cab to see, in a clear atmosphere, a dark object as large as a man of average size standing at least 800 feet ahead and in front of such headlight. Knowing how to repair a 1970s athearn blue box diesel is of limited help when the engine at hand is a similar vintage mantua, or todays broadway limited steam locomotive, or maerklin electric, or for that matter even a 2017 athearn diesel. Courtesy of steve branch british railways standard locomotive diagrams. Grigware, superintendent for the pm in grand rapids. The unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and simplebutaccurate chris is a professional engineer. Fresh air enters the locomotive through open spaces at the base of the firebox. Again, a big thanks to tom for saving this material and providing it to me for your information. Frederick methvan whytes system of classification is used to describe the wheel arrangement of conventional steam locomotives. The mingled exhaust steam and gases then leave the locomotive through the stack. Steam locomotives, waycars dave becks collection of ho scale steam locomotives and waycars is permanently on display at union rr museum, mendota, il dave becks layout has been donated to union rr museum and will be incorporated into their existing layout. The drawings are essentially blueprints that a skilled employee could recognize, repair, and service equipment that was in service. This cutaway engine illustrates how a steam locomotive operates and what the inner workings look like.

Although out of print, copies can occasionally be obtained from book dealers at model or railroadiana shows, and from online auction or used book dealers. In this system, the first number is the number of leading wheels, and the last is the number of trailing wheels. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more the unique thing about the books is that they contain both stories and simplebutaccurate chris is a professional engineer. To avoid unnecessary back pressure, cutoff is reduced so that steam is admitted for only 20% of the piston stroke and the remainder of the stroke is due to the expansion of the high pressure steam. Steam engine operation how steam engines work science. An excellent copy of an authoritative text on canadian pacific steam locomotives. Consult this chart pdf giving nicknames and wheel configurations for many prr locomotive classes. Nickel plate road steam and diesel diagrams railfandepot. Some are marked for sp subsidiary the san diego and arizona eastern. Pennsylvania railroad steam and electric locomotive diagram. Official nyc drawings on cdrom new york central system. This 1953 steam locomotive diagram book is thought to be the last steam diagram book produced by the central of georgia railway.

Find out how steam trains work with peters railway. This collection is a reprint of a locomotive diagram book that was issued by the central of georgia railway circa 1944, with the last revisions dated june, 1947. Southern pacific steam locomotive diagrams railfandepot. Utah railway steam locomotive diagram book donstrack. Click here for current information on remaining gn steam locomotives on display. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Gives full instructions, plus clear diagrams, to enable anyone to construct their own. Triangular losses are perhaps best described in portas compounding paper published in camdens book advanced steam locomotive development three technical papers and consist of the rounded corners of a typical indicator diagram as compared to an ideal diagram, as shown on figure 1 of portas paper as shown on the. This cutaway engine illustrates how a steam locomotive. The terms and procedures described here will enable a person to safely operate a 19th or 20thcentury steam locomotive well into the future. Consult published books and articles, or railrelated websites relating to prr locomotives and rolling stock.

Roughly 25 steam locomotive diagrams, roughly 25 diesel locomotive diagrams and the rest of the pages are index or data pages. Such diagram books were issued to railroad employees who needed the information for various operational reasons. Library of 100 steam locomotive diagrams from the official diagram book. The valve gear of a steam engine is the mechanism that operates the inlet and exhaust valves to admit steam into the cylinder and allow exhaust steam to escape, respectively, at the correct points in the cycle. A2 book of commonwealth railways nsu diesel locomotive this a2 size book containing copies of all the drawings available for building a nsu replica. The six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. In fact, entire books have been devoted to the subject. Great northern 1946 steam and electric locmotive folio. To navigate through the ribbon, use standard browser navigation keys. Posting them is a chore as i have a dial up connection here at home. This page will be updated periodically with additional materials. These are actual new york central mechanical department drawings, not reproductions.

Steam locomotive diagrams of the erie railroad alvin f. Scanned images of the 1942 steam locomotive diagram book. The author shows how you can build your own miniature steam locomotive. This book describes the complete process of building a model steam locomotive, from the tools required, through to the final coat of paint. The south african railways class 24 284 of 1949 is a steam locomotive. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. This collection is a reprint of a diesel locomotive diagram book that was issued by the central of georgia railway on february 25, 1958. All have detailed measurements and engineering data for each steam locomotive.

Steam locomotive operation wikibooks, open books for an. Not just the locomotive itself, but track, wagons, points, bearings and much more. Steam locomotive diagrams of the erie railroad book. Currently, rosters are only available as downloadable. This collection is a reprint of a steam locomotive diagram book which was last revised by the central of georgia railway on january 22, 1953.

What to do if you dont know the class of your locomotive or car. Excellent collection of detailed diagrams, reprinted from official erie diagram books, showing 110 of their steam locomotives and showing information on their. Nycs research resources the purpose of this page is to provide information for research on the nycs from the pages of the nycshs central headlight magazine and other sources of information to help historians and modelers have access to historically correct data. Description this collection is a reprint of a steam locomotive diagram book which was last revised by the central of georgia railway on january 22, 1953. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.

Assignment of locomotives from february 1953 furnished by charles v. The boiler from the stourbridge lion is in the smithsonian museum, and a 300class tender is currently employed on cp rail to haul water for one of their remaining steam locomotives. Howitworks in the hardback books the six hardback books contain loads of information on how trains work. Interest in this particular locomotive is thus quite high, and thus so is interest in this class of locomotive at this time this book is very wellwritten, and has lots of great stories about big boys and many great steam era photos of big boys in action. In 1949 and 1950, the south african railways placed 100 class 24 branch line steam locomotives with a 284 berkshire type wheel arrangement in service. Throughout, the diagrams from the original book have been revised and some are more advanced to enable more complex aspects to be clearly explained. The final revision date in both the index and on many of the diagrams is 1951. The following animation shows the engine in action. Steam and electric locomotive diagrams of the pennsylvania. Central pacific railroad photographic history museum photographs, stereoviews, engravings, maps, and documents illustrating the history of the first transcontinental railroad. This book contains folio drawings of the motive power that was running during the ww2 era where the great northern contributed highly to national defense. Jun 18, 2018 to navigate through the ribbon, use standard browser navigation keys. On the copy i have, most of the drawing were white on black which means the originals were blueprints.

This is a cutaway steam locomotive that is located inside the museum at steamtown nhs. Diesel locomotive diagrams steam locomotive diagrams tender diagrams. Excellent collection of detailed diagrams, reprinted from official erie diagram books, showing 110 of their steam locomotives and showing information on their tractive power. There is valuable advice on buying a complete or partcomplete model and help on choosing the gauge and scale of your project. The original booklet quality is rudimentary, so these scans are only as good as the originals. Guide to steam locomotive components the image is of a composite imaginary locomotive, not all components are present on all locomotives and not all possible components are present andor labelled in the illustration above.

Vintage drawings and exhibition equipment diagrams. Athearn typically includes an exploded parts diagram or two with their locomotives, as do several other manufacturers. A very well laid out book, easy to follow with lots of pictures. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, many in colour, of locomotives along with tables of specifications for some of the trains, an extensive roster of cpr locomotives, and locomotive diagrams. Tom gardner provided me with a copy of the prr equipment diagram book. The stepbystep guide to preparing, firing and driving a steam locomotive charman, andrew on. This sort of engine would be typical in a steam locomotive. Much of the equipment comes from the 19th century, while other dates primarily to the era of the fair of the iron horse in 1927. No tenders though there is an 11 page tender index. Book covers an almost complete version of prr locomotives. This book is an operators manual for the operation of functional steam locomotives. The burlington route historical society is an organization interest in the former chicago, burlington and quincy railroad. Steam and electric locomotive diagrams of the pennsylvania railroad company.

Cutaway steam locomotive how a locomotive works youtube. Pennsylvania railroad steam and electric locomotive diagram book. How the steam engine of the locomotive works a 21st century. As the exhaust steam blasts upward toward the stack, it provides draft for the fire by drawing the gases through the flues and into the smokebox. Now you can add official new york central drawings to your library. This is a 111 page book with 110 detailed locomotive drawings taken from official prr blue prints. Mar 12, 2015 this is a cutaway steam locomotive that is located inside the museum at steamtown nhs. If you have any questions about this reference book, dont hesitate to ask.

Buy how steam locomotives really work popular science book. This book is very wellwritten, and has lots of great stories about big boys and many great steam era photos of big boys in action. Each file is a highquality tiff or jpg file that can be opened on any macintosh or windows computer. Added 26 july 2010 courtesy of clive mortimore br dmu trains diagram book. Design and development, 18801960 railroads past and present by william l. Unlike modern machines, the steam locomotive which underwent few fundamental changes in 125 years of development openly displays many of its parts. Excellent text is backed up by well chosen photos and diagrams, and its. British railways shunting diesel locomotives diagrams by british railways and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Floca writes in loosely poetic prose that rattles along like a string of. The wonderful, colorful age of steam came to a quiet end on great northern in the spring of 1958, when the railway officially retired the surviving few of a once great fleet of steam locomotives.

This mechanical honesty has long captivated onlookers and invited study, but many still wonder just how it all works. None of the diagrams are marked with build dates or locomotive manufacturers. Description union pacific railroad steam locomotive diagrams 1923 118 pages, steam locomotives and tenders union pacific steam locomotive diagram book locomotives and tenders updated to 1923 this is a fantastic look at early to mid steam power on the union pacific. It includes line drawings and mechanical data for all of the steam locomotives on the railroad as of that date. The engine shown is a doubleacting steam engine because the valve allows highpressure steam to act alternately on both faces of the piston. You can use the pdf zoom function to easily focus on any area of a diagram. Ho locomotive maintenance and repair books model railroader. The following diagram shows the major components of a piston steam engine. The stepbystep guide to preparing, firing and driving a steam. Pennsylvania railroad steam and electric locomotive. Check out the detailed photos below of this great product. Steam locomotive diagram indexes image np steam locomotive diagram indexes showing the specific details of each locomotive in a class. Illinois central steam these photos are from the archives of the ic. This is a glossary of the components found on typical steam locomotives guide to steam locomotive components the image is of a composite imaginary locomotive, not all components are present on all locomotives and not all possible components are present andor labelled in the illustration above.