The evolution of the steam locomotive (1803 to 1898)
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The evolution of the steam locomotive (1803 to 1898)

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The evolution of the steam locomotive (1803 to 1898)

About this book

The Evolution of the Steam Locomotive (1803 to 1898) by George Augustus Nokes is a comprehensive and meticulously detailed chronicle of the development of the steam locomotive from its earliest beginnings to the close of the nineteenth century. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, technical documents, and firsthand accounts, the book traces the remarkable journey of steam-powered rail transport, beginning with the pioneering efforts of inventors like Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson, whose early experiments laid the groundwork for the railway revolution. Nokes delves into the technical innovations that shaped the locomotive's evolution, from the rudimentary designs of the early 1800s to the sophisticated and powerful engines of the Victorian era. The narrative explores the challenges faced by engineers and inventors, including issues of boiler design, fuel efficiency, track construction, and safety, as well as the fierce competition and collaboration that spurred rapid advancements in locomotive technology. The book provides vivid descriptions of landmark locomotives such as Stephenson's Rocket, the Northumbrian, and the Great Western Railway's broad-gauge engines, highlighting their unique features and the impact they had on railway operations. Nokes also examines the broader social and economic effects of the steam locomotive, illustrating how it transformed industry, commerce, and daily life by shrinking distances and making travel and transport faster and more reliable. Richly illustrated with diagrams and period engravings, The Evolution of the Steam Locomotive offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity and determination that drove the progress of railway engineering. It celebrates the achievements of the men who built and operated these machines, and it stands as an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, transportation, and the Industrial Revolution.

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Table of contents

  1. THE EVOLUTION OF THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE.
  2. PREFACE.
  3. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
  4. CHAPTER I.
  5. CHAPTER II.
  6. CHAPTER III.
  7. CHAPTER IV.
  8. CHAPTER V.
  9. CHAPTER VI.
  10. CHAPTER VII.
  11. CHAPTER VIII.
  12. CHAPTER IX.
  13. CHAPTER X.
  14. CHAPTER XI.
  15. CHAPTER XII.
  16. CHAPTER XIII.
  17. CHAPTER XIV.
  18. CHAPTER XV.
  19. INDEX.