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  • 1980 Car and Locomotive Cyclopedia- This 4th edition published in 1980 provides illustrations and descriptions of railroad freight cars, passenger cars, locomotives and their respective components built for domestic and export service. Diesel-electric locomotives, electric locomotives, diesel engines and diesel transmissions are also included with many illustrations. Includes a dictionary of car and locomotive terms. Hardcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 7.00) Rate It
  • 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia
    Binder version
    - Enjoy all of the benefits of the information provided in The 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia in this handy binder version. We are now offering the 'Cyclopedia' in this new three-ring binder format. Hurry, quantities are limited. Order your copy today. (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 5.00) Rate It
  • 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia
    Binder version
    - Enjoy all of the benefits of the information provided in The 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia in this handy binder version. We are now offering the 'Cyclopedia' in this new three-ring binder format. Hurry, quantities are limited. Order your copy today. (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 5.00) Rate It
  • 26-L Brake Equipment (Instruction Pamphlet 74)- Describes operating features and functions of those devices that are unique to the 26L Brake Equipment and its major components. Some of the items discussed are the 26-F control valve arranged for safety control; overspeed control; dynamic interlock and multiple-unit control for locomotives. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 1.33) Rate It
  • 26L Air Brake Chart- Piping diagrammatic of 26L locomotive brake equipment. Nomenclature features over 50 parts. Dimensions: 17" x 34". Folded. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 1.00) Rate It
  • Locomotive Air Brakes- This is the third book in the chalk talk series. It covers locomotive devices, equipment, and controls that operate the individual speed control and stopping of the locomotive, as well as those operated from the locomotive for the entire train brake system that includes the locomotive and cars together. Some subjects covered are: air compressors, governors, safety valves, reservoirs, coolers, drain valves, feed valves, reducing valves and other components. Some of the brake systems covered in this book include: ET, 8-EL, and 24-RL. Originally published in 1955. Softcover, spiralbound. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Locomotive Truck Assemblies- A complete book dedicated to explaining the elements of a truck assembly, bolster, center bearing truck frame, wear plates, etc. Their limits of wear and tolerances (as in tramming) that must be rigidly observed to assure efficient and safe operation. Methods of inspection of trucks and their components, and recommended procedures for repair and rebuilding. The text describes, with illustration, those limits of components beyond which parts must be replaced, repaired or rebuilt. Equipment discussed are the two-axle and three-axle floating bolster truck assembly, pedestal guide and journal wear plates, swing bolster and spring rigging, assemble and disassemble, inspection, repair or rebuilding of these parts. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 5.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Brake Shoes- Gives background information on Railroad Brake Shoes. It includes a history of the railroad brake shoe, tracing the product to its current state of the art. The forces that actuate the brake shoe to press against the railroad wheel tread, and the important role of friction to make the brake shoe work, in order to stop a train is covered. Safety and procedures for replacing old shoes with new is addressed, and Rule 12 of the Association of American Railroads Field Manual is also covered. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Running Repair Redbook 255- This book covers the operation of the Vapor Model OK 4625 steam generator. Contains "Find It" and "Fax It" charts and schematic piping diagrams. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia- This edition contains more than 1100 pages of state-of-the-art technical resource information, with extensive descriptions, as well as, high quality technical drawings of freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives in use today and those still in the planning stages. The most versatile, powerful and professional railroad research tool available. Simmons-Boardman has produced several editions of the cyclopedia since 1879. Hardcover. pop (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 7.00) Rate It
  • 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia- This edition contains more than 1100 pages of state-of-the-art technical resource information, with extensive descriptions, as well as, high quality technical drawings of freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives in use today and those still in the planning stages. The most versatile, powerful and professional railroad research tool available. Simmons-Boardman has produced several editions of the cyclopedia since 1879. Hardcover. pop (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 7.00) Rate It

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