Traces briefly development of steam locomotive in past 100 years. Shows that there is ample opportunity for improvement by obtaining greater mileage out of locomotives by increasing length of runs; gives list of 34 railways that have increased locomotive runs. Modern appliances and improvements in design and material that contribute to making long runs economical. (See also - discussion p 27-39)
Long locomotive runs
Pacific Ry. Club -- Proc
Pacific Railway Club -- Proceedings ; 7 , n 12
1924
11 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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