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| Author | Traveling Engineers' Association |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Traveling Engineers' Association to Improve the Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads Examination Questions and Answers for Firemen for Promotion and New Men for Employment |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Traveling Engineers' Association to Improve the Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads" is a practical examination guide written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on helping firemen prepare for promotion to locomotive engineers by providing them with essential questions and answers covering their duties, locomotive mechanics, and operational principles. The opening portion of the text outlines the purpose of the examination guide, emphasizing the importance of preparation for aspiring locomotive engineers. It stresses the need for firemen to have a solid educational foundation, well-developed reasoning skills, and a commitment to their responsibilities in order to advance successfully. The initial chapters present a series of examination questions covering topics such as fireman duties, fuel management, steam pressure, and the mechanics of steam production, indicating a structured approach toward both learning and professional development in the railroad industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Locomotives -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17783 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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