Chapter III: Part I: Locomotives

Introduction 302
Birth and growth of the locomotive 302
The English locomotive of 1850 304
The American locomotive of 1855 305
General description 306
Mechanical and physical principles 312
Resistance to the motion of trains 312
Traction and adhesion 316
Fuel 317
Generation of steam 330
Application of steam 336
Boiler proportions and dimensions 340
Rules and tables for practice 354
Adaptation of locomotives to the movement of trains 360
Classification of engines 371

PART SECOND.

CARS.

Wheels and axles 396
Classification of cars 400
Retarding of trains 401

CHAPTER XV.

STATIONS.

Classification of buildings 403
Location of buildings 403
Terminal passenger house 403
Terminal freight house 405
Engine house and appurtenances 405
Way passenger and freight house 407
Wood shed and tank 407