Chapter II: Part I: The Steam Engine 1

II. The forces of Air and Steam 8

III. On Work, Energy and the Mechanical Equivalent of
Heat 22

IV. The Slide-Valve 30

V. The Expansion of Steam 47

VI. General Description of a Locomotive Engine 62

VII. The Locomotive Boiler 71

VIII. The Boiler Attachments 115

IX. The Throttle-Valve and Steam-Pipes 155

X. The Cylinders, Pistons, Guide-Rods and Connecting-
Rods 164

XI. The Valve-Gear 181

XII. The Running-Gear 268

XIII. Adhesion and Traction 319

XIV. Internal Disturbing Forces in the Locomotive 328

XV. Miscellaneous 335

XVI. Screw Threads, Bolts and Nuts 341

XVII. Tenders 349

XVIII. Friction and Lubrication 358

XIX. Combustion 365

XX. The Resistance of Trains 406

XXI. Proportions of Locomotives 412

XXII. Different Kinds of Locomotives 427

XXIII. Continuous Train Brakes 442

XXIV. Performance and Cost of Operating Locomotives 448

XXV. Water-Tanks and Turn-Tables 451

XXVI. Inspection of Locomotives 461

XXVII. Running Locomotives 478

XXVIII. Accidents to Locomotives 509

XXIX. Accidents and Injuries to Persons 533

XXX. Responsibility and Qualification of Locomotive
Runners 544

List of Books for Mechanics, Locomotive Runners, Firemen, etc., 550

Plates 551