The Modern
Steam Locomotive
By Donnell E. Allen Jr.
I plan on completing a few research essays addressing different components of the steam locomotive that made them "modern" between 1920 and the end of steam operations in 1960.
Topics include:
- One-Piece Cast Steel Locomotive Beds
- Locomotive Boilers and Fireboxes
- Superheaters
- Combustion chambers
- Brick arches
- Feedwater Heaters
- "Super-Power Locomotives
- The Lima Locomotive Works
- The integration of the 4-wheel-trailing truck
- Locomotive Boosters
- Modern Locomotive Appliances
- Front-end Throttles
- Locomotive Valve Pilots
- Boiler back pressure gauges and other instrumentation
- Safety Appliances
- Low Water Alarms
- Signaling and communication equipment
I'm always open to suggestions and feedback. Feel free to contact me with your ideas.
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