Get a glimpse into the fascinating world of locomotives, with this detailed survey of the various types of steam and electric locomotives, their designs, features, and performance. Harry Clifton Reagan, a renowned railroad engineer and expert, offers a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts, engineers, and historians, richly illustrated and filled with technical details and specifications. An essential addition to any library on railroads and transportation history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.