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Model Engine-Making In Theory and Practice, with "The Age of Steam" Inspiration
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller notes
- “Both books in great condition”
- ISBN
- 9781616085506
- Book Title
- Model Engine-Making : in Theory and Practice
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 6.1 in
- Genre
- Transportation, Technology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
- Topic
- Railroads / General, Mechanical, Models, Machinery
- Item Weight
- 10.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1616085509
ISBN-13
9781616085506
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109338630
Product Key Features
Book Title
Model Engine-Making : in Theory and Practice
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Railroads / General, Mechanical, Models, Machinery
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Technology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
6.1 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
625.1961
Synopsis
First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine. While steam is no longer "the most important power of the day," this book remains a fascinating in-depth resource for those with either a theoretical or practical interest in building and using small steam engines. Included within this book are over 100 detailed diagrams drawn by the author to illustrate the process of building each engine, including: A simple single-action oscillating cylinder engine More complex horizontal and vertical slide-valve engines Launch, marine, and locomotive engines And finally, even a model boiler! Whether you are a model engine aficionado or love learning about the history of steam engines, this long-standing classic should be in your library., First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine. While steam is no longer "the most important power of the day," this book remains a fascinating in-depth resource for those with either a theoretical or practical interest in building and using small steam engines. Included within this book are over 100 detailed diagrams drawn by the author to illustrate the process of building each engine, including: A simple single-action oscillating cylinder engine More complex horizontal and vertical slide-valve engines Launch, marine, and locomotive engines And finally, even a model boiler Whether you are a model engine aficionado or love learning about the history of steam engines, this long-standing classic should be in your library., Written at the end of the nineteenth century and catered toward beginners, this guide is suitable for those building their first steam engine. It features over 100 detailed diagrams, drawn by the author, to illustrate the process of building nine different engines.
LC Classification Number
TJ630
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