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Tornado Manual Geoff Smith

Tornado Manual von Geoff Smith

Tornado Manual Geoff Smith

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Zusammenfassung

Published in association with The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, this title explains the construction, operation and maintenance of 60163 Tornado, the new steam locomotive that attracts huge crowds wherever it appears. It is about a steam locomotive that can fascinate railway enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate British engineering excellence.

Tornado Manual Zusammenfassung

Tornado Manual: New Peppercorn Class A1, 2008 onwards Geoff Smith

This is a Haynes Manual with a difference. Published in association with The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, it explains the construction, operation and maintenance of 60163 Tornado, the new steam locomotive that attracts huge crowds wherever it appears. Based on the LNER Peppercorn Class A1 design, of which 49 were originally built but eventually all scrapped, Tornado is a magnificent and fully operational replica that is totally faithful to the original Peppercorn A1s in all respects except for modernisation to suit today's safety requirements. This manual about a unique steam locomotive will fascinate all railway enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate British engineering excellence.

Tornado Manual Bewertungen

'highly detailed text and informative images...an invaluable reference source. Recommended.' Steam Railway
'superb book' Colin Usher Reviews

'excellent account' Today's Railways UK

'Well researched and written.' Railway Magazine

'an inspiring story' Firetrench Reviews

'a refreshingly different book...well recommended' Hornby Magazine

'unique insight' Heritage Railway

Über Geoff Smith

Geoff Smith is one of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust volunteers. A chartered chemical and energy engineer, he was technical director for a major UK-based energy and environmental consultancy company until retirement in 2008. He lives in Leyland, Lancashire.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Background of the A1 class: the original 49 A1s built in 1948-49. The original idea for Tornado and the formation of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust; raising the funding for the project; sourcing information on the A1s; design and drawings. The construction of Tornado: frames; wheels; cylinders; motion and valve gear; boiler and smokebox/exhaust; pipework and fittings; electricals; brake and safety equipment; tender; painting and lining. Certification to run on the main line: requirements and process explained. Main-line operation: planning a main-line excursion; work required on the locomotive before each run; coal; water; driver and firemen comments. Maintenance: both routine and long-term. First year of operation: a review of the loco's activities, both on main-line and preserved railways. Appendices include key specifications and facts about Tornado, a timeline of significant events during the build process, and a list of commercial sponsors of the project.

Zusätzliche Informationen

GOR005019993
9781844259892
1844259897
Tornado Manual: New Peppercorn Class A1, 2008 onwards Geoff Smith
Geoff Smith
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Gebundene Ausgabe
Haynes Publishing Group
20110518
160
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