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Author: Brian Solomon Title: Steam By The Numbers Publisher:   Kalmbach Books Country: USA Date: 2024 Format: Paperback Class Number: 385 Genre: Transport, Reference, Photography ISBN-10: 1627009779 ISBN-13: 9781627009775 Rating: Rate Collection:   I Own It     I Want It  Community:  1 Owns Price Guide: Valuation Page » Search eBay #AD  » Search Amazon #AD This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.

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Steam by the Numbers answers many questions about steam locomotive evolution, explaining the reasons why so many wheel arrangements were developed. Brian Solomon helps you understand why a fast passenger locomotive was not well-suited to heavy freight service, or why a big articulated locomotive that performed well on heavy, slow coal trains in the mountains would not be a good choice for fast freight in the Midwest.

This book explores over 30 wheel arrangements, uncovering the history, development, and operational significance of each arrangement, shedding light on why locomotives varied based on duty, geography, and era.

You'll get into the history of each wheel arrangement, explaining:

Why each was developed
When it appeared
The major railroads using them
How many were built
How long they operated
This book is perfect for railfans, as well as modelers who like to choose and operate models more realistically.

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