The Steam Locomotive: Its Theory, Operation and Economics including Comparisons with Diesel-Electric Locomotives

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acceleration actual air resistance amount articulated locomotives average axle back unit boiler pressure brake shoe calculated capacity carbon cent center of gravity CM CMcoefficient combustion cost of repairs crank pin curve cut-off determined diagram diameter Diesel Diesel-electric locomotive distance drawbar horsepower drawbar pull drivers driving wheels dynamometer car economic efficiency engine equipment evaporation exhaust steam factor feed water feet Figure fire firebox fluesformula friction front end fuel gases gear grade grate area heater heating surface high speed horsepower unit inches increase indicator Item load loco longitudinal center main rodmaximum mean effective pressure miles per hour nozzle obtained passenger piston poppet valves rail railroad rated tractive force ratio reduced repair costs shownsquare foot stack steam locomotive streamlining stroke superheated superheater suspended weight Table temperature tion tons track tubes valve