The Compound Locomotive

The Compound Locomotive: Supplement To The Science Of Railways is a book written by Marshall M. Kirkman in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the compound locomotive, which was a type of steam locomotive that used two or more cylinders to improve efficiency and power. The book covers the history and development of the compound locomotive, as well as its design, construction, and operation. It also includes detailed explanations of the various components of the locomotive, such as the cylinders, valves, and pistons. The book is aimed at engineers and mechanics who work with steam locomotives, as well as railway enthusiasts who are interested in the technical aspects of locomotive design. The Compound Locomotive is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the technology and engineering of the early 20th century railways.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.