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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
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Collection:	I Own It I Want It
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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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