American Steam Locomotives: Design and Development, 1880–1960

by William Withuhn, Peter Hansen (Contributor)

For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life.

Genres: Trains

464 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2019

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic! Best eaten in small bites and not big gulps. The illustrations and pictures really support the text and are essential. Explains how they work and the reasons behond the changes in design. Bookmark the footnotes and read as you go along. Much additional and instructive material in these footnotes.