Railway Locomotion and Steam Navigation (Classic Reprint): Their Principles and Practice: Their Principles and Practice (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Curr

9781332065776: Railway Locomotion and Steam Navigation (Classic Reprint): Their Principles and Practice: Their Principles and Practice (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332065775 ISBN 13: 9781332065776

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the practical science of moving people and goods by rail and sea. This edition distills the principles of locomotion on railways and steam navigation, pairing theory with real-world practice from the mid-19th century. It traces how engines, wheels, and ships perform under various conditions and what that means for safety, efficiency, and cost.

The book frames key questions of the era—how to estimate power needs, where friction matters most, and how to design systems that marry reliability with expense. It reviews comparisons between paddle and screw propulsion, discussions on engine size and fuel use, and the debates over rail materials and construction. Readers get a sense of the technical voices and experiments that shaped early mechanical engineering.

- Learn the basic ideas behind calculating the force needed to move a train at a given grade and speed
- See arguments about railway design, including rail materials, wheel guidance, and curves
- Understand practical approaches to safety, maintenance, and cost in early railway and steam navigation projects
- Hear examples from contemporary debates and the author’s critical examination of prevailing theories

Ideal for readers of engineering history and practical mechanics who want a grounded look at how steam power and rail transport were understood and challenged in its time.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1332065775
ISBN 13: 9781332065776
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 190

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Railway Locomotion and Steam Navigation: Their Principles and Practice

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a passionate and deeply insightful exploration of the science of locomotion, specifically focusing on the mechanics of railways and steam navigation. Published in an era when these technologies were rapidly changing the world, the author challenges the prevailing scientific theories of his day, particularly those of Dr. Hutton, a prominent mathematician and physicist. The author argues that the established understanding of force and resistance in fluids, as well as the impact of falling bodies, is fundamentally flawed and proposes his own alternative theories. He presents his arguments in a clear and accessible style, drawing on practical experience, real-world examples, and rigorous mathematical reasoning. The book delves into the complexities of designing efficient and safe railways and steamships, challenging conventional wisdom and highlighting the importance of accurate scientific knowledge in the development of these crucial technologies. Ultimately, this book is a powerful call for a reassessment of accepted scientific truths, and a reminder of the vital role of accurate understanding in engineering progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332065776_0

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