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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a remarkable compendium of knowledge, is a comprehensive treatise on the Westinghouse Air Brake and its intricate workings. First employed in the latter half of the 19th century, air brakes revolutionised train safety, dwarfing the efficacy of previous braking methods and paving the way for the heavier, faster trains we know today. The author, an acknowledged expert in the field, provides a detailed description of the Westinghouse Air Brake, elucidating its construction, operation and maintenance with exceptional clarity. Delving deeply into the technicalities of this groundbreaking invention, the book unveils its inner workings, encompassing the science that underpins its remarkable ability to control and arrest the momentum of massive trains. Its pages offer an illuminating journey into the realm of railway engineering, highlighting the profound impact of the Westinghouse Air Brake on transportation safety and efficiency. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332782130_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332782130
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332782130
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)