Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen

196pp, with both black and white and colour illustrations (figures, diagrams, charts etc). In black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles front and spine (a few marks on cloth, very slightly rounded at corners, lightly rubbed at top of spine). Internally neat, clean, bright and tight barring a four digital number stamped on the front paste-down. Typed notes on Electro Pneumatic Brake Stock loosely laid in. Designed to aid enginemen to become more proficient in their duties, with particular benefits for cleaners and firemen in preparation for promotion; includes sections on Combustion; Boilers; Transforming Heat to Power; Valves and Pistons; Valve Gears; Lubrication; Brakes; Rules etc. 8vo.