Operation & Technical
TERRY, Keith
On the Footplate at Bushbury 1947 - 1962: An Engineman's Tale
Oakwood Reminiscences Series RS15
Autobiography of Bushbury driver from 1940s train spotting to driver in the 1950's. Includes technical detail on steam locomotives and personal assessment of the classes on which the author worked. Usual Oakwood high standard, illustrated throughout.
The Engineer
The Reid-MacLeod Steam Turbine Locomotive
Detailed article describing this turbine locomotive built by the North British Railway in 1924. It was exhibited at the Wembley exhibition in 1924 and trialled in 1926 /1927. Detailed technical photographs and two foldout drawings of the locomotive.
The Locomotive Publishing Company
The Locomotive of To-Day
Technical aspects of steam locomotive construction with photographs and numerous drawings, including fold-out detailed diagrams. Based on reprinted articles published by the Locomotive Magazine, it first appeared in 1899 with several editions thereafter.
TOPHAM, W. L.
The Running Man's Ideal Locomotive
Paper No. 456 - The Journal of the Institution of Locomotive Engineers January - February 1946
Author's presentation paper advocating a general service type locomotive capable of operating for a maximum of train miles at minimum repair. Paper illustrated with diagrams, and followed by Institute members comments including those by notable engineers.
TOPPING, Brian
The Engine Driver's Manual - How to prepare, fire and drive a steam locomotive
VAUGHAN, Maurice George
The Locomotive Engineman's and Fireman's Examination Guide
Being a Series of Lessons on the Locomotive Engine, Practically Illustrated with Coloured Plates and Diagrams
