The Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen

The Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen
Author: Ludwig Gutmann
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2006-07-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1847287425

Originally printed in 1898 and then periodically revised, The Motorman...and His Duties served as the definitive training text for a generation of streetcar operators. A must-have for the trolley or train enthusiast, it is also an important source of information for museum staff and docents. Lavishly illustrated with numerous photos and black and white line drawings, this affordable reprint contains all of the original text. Includes chapters on trolley car types and equipment, troubleshooting, brakes, controllers, electricity and principles, electric traction, multi-car control and has a convenient glossary in the back. If you've ever operated a trolley car, or just had an electric train set, this is a terrific book for your shelf

Machinery

Machinery
Author: Lester Gray French
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1354
Release: 1914
Genre: Machine-tools
ISBN:

Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series

Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Total Pages: 966
Release: 1959
Genre: Copyright
ISBN:

Includes Part 1, Number 1: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)

The Birth of Chrysler Corporation and Its Engineering Legacy

The Birth of Chrysler Corporation and Its Engineering Legacy
Author: Carl Breer
Publisher: SAE International
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1995-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 076804605X

Through words and pictures from Breer's own photography collection, The Birth of Chrysler Corporation and Its Engineering Legacy offers a nostalgic look at the industry's early days and provides us with insight into the men that were instrumental to Chrysler Corporation's engineering success. After reading this account of the stellar careers of Zeder, Skelton, and Breer, and the many engineering accomplishments for which they were responsible, automotive engineers will appreciate the great legacy given to them by these men. A book of interest to all automotive historians, design engineers, car enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to learn more about the automobile industry in its early years. Chapters cover: Carl Breer: The Early Years With Zeder and Skelton at Studebaker, 1916-1918 We Create Chrysler Corporation Reminiscences of Early Product Developments at Chrysler Corporation Birth of the Airflow Car Railroad Ride Research Along Airflow Principles The Chrysler Engineering Team and the War Effort Death of Walter Chrysler and a New Regime. Reviews

Machinery

Machinery
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1132
Release: 1914
Genre: Mechanical engineering
ISBN: