Firing the Steam Locomotive

by The Reading Company

Created in 1947 by the Reading Company, FIRING THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE served as the handbook for the last generation of locomotive firemen. Within its chapters you’ll find a breakdown of the fireman’s responsibilities, including how to prepare and inspect the fire, how to fire different types of coal, and how to correct bad fire conditions. The text also includes a description of steam locomotive mechanics, with detaileddiscussions of the stoker, the grates, the boiler, water systems, smoke and draft control, and the superheater. It’s a fascinating reference for the museum docent, hobbyist, or anyone who ever wondered “How did that work?”

124 pages, Paperback

First published June 20, 2013

Reviews

[Avinash Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Regarding steam locomotive

Its very informative Book that's why I recommend this book to steam enthusiastic lovers that's why I acknowledge this book

[Thor O’Connell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book best judged by its cover

This is literally what it claims to be. The actual handbook issued to firemen by the Reading company, at leas as far as I am aware. A very dry read.