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The " Countryman's Steam Manual
John Haining
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Description for The " Countryman's Steam Manual
Paperback. First published in 1982, this new and enlarged edition covers the design, construction and care of steel boilers in general, with formulae and data used by firms of repute. Designs of three vertical boilers are included - the Sentinel, the Caradoc and a 3-inch scale version. Num Pages: 88 pages, 44 scale plans & technical drawings; 8 b+w photos. BIC Classification: KNGT; WDHM; WGC; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150 x 6. Weight in Grams: 170.
For nearly thirty years, John Haining (under the pen name 'Countryman's Steam') contributed a vast range of designs and constructional articles to the pages of Model Engineer magazine. These covered all types and sizes of engine:- steam traction engines for the road and field and standing engines, and the way they worked with ploughs, cider mills, elevators and threshing machines. The articles were always popular with those seeking steam experiences away from the railways, and as a result the author built up an authoritative reputation for the extent of his knowledge in this area. As a technical consultant to ... Read more
For nearly thirty years, John Haining (under the pen name 'Countryman's Steam') contributed a vast range of designs and constructional articles to the pages of Model Engineer magazine. These covered all types and sizes of engine:- steam traction engines for the road and field and standing engines, and the way they worked with ploughs, cider mills, elevators and threshing machines. The articles were always popular with those seeking steam experiences away from the railways, and as a result the author built up an authoritative reputation for the extent of his knowledge in this area. As a technical consultant to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Special Interest Model Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
88
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Weight
170g
Number of Pages
88
Place of Publication
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781854861368
SKU
V9781854861368
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About John Haining
John Haining gave up the family farm to serve an apprenticeship in steam when it was still the predominant source of power in the countryside. An apprentice's life was a hard one in those days but the hard work and strict training stood him in good stead and led on to further valuable experience gained in the drawing and design ... Read more
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