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How a Steam Locomotive Works
from TLC Publishing
Price: $18.77

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I have worked as a steam locomotive fireman at a rail museum and I hold a Traction Engineer license in the State of Minnesota and I buy a lot of old steam technical books. I was pleasantly surprised that this book is more than just another simple overview of how steam locomotives work. For a... more info

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How Steam Locomotives Really Work
from Oxford University Press, USA
Price: $10.29

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The most comprehensive outline of steam locomotive engineering that I have seen. Mainly concentrates on British practices, not too much on US practice.

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Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (Railroads Past and Present)
from Indiana University Press
Price: $28.27

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This is an excellent book on the development up to the last steam locomotives in America. It is well written, provides broad coverage of the field from the earliest days to the last ones of these awesome behemoths before they were knocked out of the ballpark by diesels. Prime reading for Railroad... more info

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American Steam Locomotives
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this book has the history and a lot of good photos but I prefer books with even more photos than this one has

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Guide to North American Steam Locomotives (Railroad Reference)
from Kalmbach Publishing Company
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Very informative book. Another great book for my growing collection on the rails and the history involved.

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Building Small Steam Locomotives: A Practical Guide to Making Engines for Garden Gauges
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Price: $29.65

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I found this book not to be a complete step by step guide to building a particular steam engine, but is extraordinarily helpful in understanding how engines are built [ which is very easy ] and how to go about making an engine of your own design, which can easily be accomplished by going through the... more info

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So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive
from Wildwood Publications
Price: $37.95

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Nelson obviously knows his subject. I have some experience with restoring full size steam, so I understood some things that might mystify a newbee. At the same time, he answers questions like "how much does it cost?" "What tools do I need?" This isn't a plan book, but will help you understand the... more info

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Steam Power (Gallery)
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Rail, Steam, and Speed: The "Rocket" and the Birth of Steam Locomotion
from Columbia University Press
Price: $7.93

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I recently purchased this book because I have an interest in the history of steam locomotives. I enjoyed it immensely. The author, Chris McGowan, blends technical and biographical information with the events and politics of early 19th century England in an easy to read historical treatise that is... more info

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Steam and Diesel Locomotive Terminals and Service Facilities
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