Tuesday, December 25, 2012

The Modern Steam Locomotives


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   
As usual, being a fan of the Norfolk and Western Railway, many of my examples will reference that road.

I'm always open to suggestions and feedback. Feel free to contact me with your ideas.

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