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The RED DEVIL and Other Tales From the Age of Steam, by Wardale, Pub by the author, 1999, 522 pages, about 6 x 9.
\"This book details the experiences of the author D. Wardale and his involvement with South African Railways in the 1970\'s, an American attempt in the early 1980\'s to build a state of the art steam locomotive, and finally in China at the Datong Locomotive Factory. During the author\'s time as an engineer, he corresponded with L.D. Porta, an Argentine railway engineer who has done extensive work in modern steam locomotive design. There are many references to the work of, and comments by L.D. Porta.
This is a comprehensive text book on modern steam locomotive engineering that is directed at the technically-minded steam enthusiast. It compares the advantages and disadvantages of steam and diesel-electric traction, it explains what is right and wrong with modern steam engine design, and is full of useful Wizard\'s Apprentice
- The Promised Land
- South African Railways Traction Policy Up To 1974
- Postwar SAR Steam Development Work
- First Posting
- The Argentinian Connection
- The Willing Disciple
Modified 19D Class No 2644- The 19D Class
- The Modified 19D: Design And Rebuilding
- Tuning - Up
- Comparative Tests
- 2644 In Service
- 2644 - A Final Assessment
The Red Devil- The 25NC Class
- The Modified 25NC: Design Work
- The Metamorphosis From 25NC To 26 Class
- Tuning - Up
- Operation And Tests in Regular Service
- Indicating And Other Tests At Pretoria
- Component Performance
- Performance In Service
- The Red Devil: Conclusions
Other Steam Locomotive Modifications On The SARThe South African Railways: ConclusionsACE - The American Dream- The Birth Of American Coal Enterprises
- The Development Of The Steam Locomotive in America
- The ACE 3000
- The American Coal Enterprises Development Co.
- The 614 Tests
- ACE: The Bitter End
China - Steam\'s Last Empire- Journey To The East
- The QJ Class
- The Modified QJ
- Test Work Carried Out At Datong
- The Datong Locomotive Factory
- The QJ Project - A Retrospective View
The End Of The Line?- Appendix 1: Units Conversion Table
- Appendix 2: Comments by Ing. L.D. Porter
- Appendix 3: The Modified QJ Project: Overall Plan for the Design Work in Chart Form
Excellent condition. Book actually looks as new. Dust jacket has been placed in a mylar protector.Postage is $7.50 in the USA and includes shipping in a sturdy box.