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Basics of Steam Part 2

This installment of the series describes the purpose and inner workings of the steam locomotive's cylinders. Includes photos and drawings of the different cylinder types.

Basics of Steam Part 3

This installment covers valve gears, accompanied by close-up prototype photos of the Stephenson, Walschaerts, and Baker valve gears.

Basics of Steam: External Details Part 5

Covers the lifting injection system, the air compressor system, and the Elesco feedwater heater system. Includes lots of close-up photos of prototype engines.

Pennsylvania Open-top Stock Car

The PRR didn't have many stock cars, but the one the author built fits in the 1900s time frame. He built one in HO scale and one in 3/8" scale, Gauge 1. Includes a bit of history, model photos, construction photos, and construction and scale drawings.