Alymer Small Sidney (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Chicago: Frederick J. Drake & Co: 1908, Volume 8 of The Art Of Railroading series. Spine taped because boards were loosening. Boards rubbed and edgeworn. Pages lightly browning. A very solid book.; dnechi2927.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. V. 1 - Locomotive Engineering by Calvin F. Swingle. pp1-336. Chip to head to 3mm. V. 2 - Locomotive Engineering by Calvin F. Swingle. pp337-782, iv (index). Diagonal tear to head, neatly closed. V. 3 - Modern Air-brake Practice: Westinghouse, New York, Dukesmith including the Latest Westinghouse E. T. Equipment. 497pp, [3] pub cat. V. 4 - Standard Mechanical Examinations on Locomotive Firing and Runniing. 343pp, [1], ii (index). Frontis. V. 5 - Locomotive Breakdown Questions by W. G. Wallace. 285pp. Fold-out without tears. V. 6 - 20th Century Machine Shop Practice by L. Elliott Brookes. 626pp, xv (index). One un-stitched leaf laid in (pp309-312). Fold-out without tears. V. 7 - Station and Train Work by Frederick J. Prior. Part I - Railway Organization and Station Work: 190pp, v, [1]; Part II: Train Work: 256pp, iv; Part III: Telegraphy: 116pp, iii. V. 8 - Electrical Railroading or Electricity as Applied to Railroad Transportation by Sidney Alymer-Small. 924pp. Four fold-outs without tears. All volumes: Grey endpapers, marbled edges (faded). Half-bound over marbled boards. Gold lettering to spines. Light shelf wear. Bindings square, joints and hinges sound. Octavo. Illustrated w instructional charts, figures and diagrams. Copyrights 1906-08 Frederick J. Prior, and Frederick J. Drake & Co. This eight-volume set comprises The Prior Self-Educational Railway Series.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the burgeoning field of electricity as it was being applied to railroading in the early 20th century. Written for railroad men of all ranks, it aims to equip them with the knowledge they need to understand and work with the electrical systems increasingly being adopted by the industry. The book delves into the fundamental principles of static and dynamic electricity, explaining the essential concepts and providing practical examples that relate to the everyday experiences of railroad workers. It then moves on to discuss the various applications of electricity in railroading, including telegraph and telephone systems, block signals, and even the emerging use of electric locomotives. Throughout, the author emphasizes the critical importance of understanding electricity for anyone involved in the railroad industry. He asserts that those who embrace this knowledge will gain a crucial advantage, becoming more valuable assets to their employers and keeping pace with the rapidly evolving field. The book's insightful exploration of this dynamic intersection of technology and industry provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of electrification on the rails. 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.…