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The Compound Locomotives book collection is a collection of 6 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the development and use of compound locomotives and their component parts . The books run the range from systems that were available during this time to their use and repair. Several of the books have detailed illustrations of the locomotives and their component parts and the collection makes an excellent reference collection for the historic rail enthusiast.

All the titles contained on this CD are listed below.

1. Compound locomotives; (1893) - Woods, Arthur T. (Arthur Tannatt); Barnes, David Leonard - 358 pages
2. American compound locomotives; (1903) - Colvin, Fred Herbert - 172 pages
3. Locomotives: simple, compound, and electric (1907) - Reagan, H. C. (Harry Clifton) - 1036 pages
4. A catalogue descriptive of simple and compound locomotives (1899) - Brooks Locomotive Works, Dunkirk, N.Y - 348 pages
5. The compound locomotive; supplement to the Science of railways (1899) - Kirkman, Marshall Monroe - 168 pages
6. Locomotive boilers ; Steam cylinders and valve gears ; Locomotive management ; Breakdowns ; Compound locomotives (1902) - International Correspondence Schools - 783 pages

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This CD runs on all Windows and Macintosh computers. You must have a web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader - (available for free download if you do not have it installed on your computer.) The book index is organized in an HTML menu that is compatible with all browsers and the books themselves are in PDF format to allow them to be universally accessed. Many books on this CD are searchable and printable.