Operation & Technical
British Railways
Western Region - Hall Class 2Cyl. 4-6-0 Mixed Traffic Locomotive Performance and Efficiency Tests with Exhaust Steam Injection, May 1951
British Railways
Rugby Locomotive Testing Station
Booklet describing the equipment and operation of the Rugby testing plant at the time of its opening in 1948. Narrative supported by photographs, diagrams and data tables.
British Railways Mechanical & Electrical Engineer's Department
London Midland Region - Class 4 2cyl. 2-6-0 Mixed Traffic Locomotive Performance and Efficiency Tests with Live Steam Injector, October 1951
BR 10800
![Railway Manual [1950] by British Timken Limited](/images/content/books/thumbnail/31227/Copy of P1010935.JPG)
British Timken Limited
Railway Manual [1950]
No. 4001
Fine manufacturers manual showing the application of roller bearings to steam, diesel and electric locomotives as well as mine locomotives, coaches, railcars and freight wagons. Photographs throughout and 28 detailed fold-out diagrams to the rear.
British Transport Commission
Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen
BR 33014
The BR official handbook for steam footplate staff issued in 1957 and providing a guide to the principles of locomotive construction and operation. Narrative supported by numerous technical diagrams, many in colour.
CLARK, Daniel Kinnear
The Steam Engine - A Treatise on Steam Engines and Boilers
Classic work first published in 1890 with an extended edition in 1891. Detailed text with numerous tables and diagrams, including fine fold-out plans.
COLBURN, Zerah & HOLLEY, Alexander L.
The Permanent Way and Coal-Burning Locomotive Boilers of European Railways
with a Comparison of the Working Economy of European and American Lines, and the Principles upon which Improvement must proceed
COLVIN, Fred H.
The Railroad Pocket-Book - A quick reference cyclopedia of railroad information
COOK, A.F.
Raising Steam on the LMS - The Evolution of LMS Locomotive Boilers
Locomotives of the LMS Series
