New Catechism of the Steam Engine

by N. Hawkins, ME

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Illustrations, usually great old engravings, & detailed technical description on every conceivable steam power device from Corliss, McIntosh & Seymour, & Porter-Allen engines, to Conover to independent jet condensers, steam road rollers, Baldwin locomotives, & steam fire engines. Additional chapters on gas, oil & hot air engines. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 437 pages.

ORDER #4619 ...... $ 19.95

The Shop Wisdom of Rudy Kouhopt

Edited by Joe D. Rice

This collection is a lasting testament to Rudy's skill, ingenuity, & wisdom both as metalworker & modeler. He has produced several beautiful & highly functional stationary & marine steam engines, each of which is described in detail. Each project is concisely described, beautifully photographed, & impeccably drawn. 232 pages. Hardbound. 8 1/2" x 11".

ORDER #KOUHOPT ..... $36.00

Rudimentary Treatise on the Steam Engine

by Dr. Lardner

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

Learn about the steam engine as it existed in 1848 England. You'll be shown simple things, but you'll also be shown how early English mechanics viewed the complexities of their machines. This is not a how-to book, really. Most of what is present is basic. 4 1/2" x 7". Paperback. 130 pages.

ORDER #20528 ..... $ 6.95

So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive

by Joseph Foster Nelson

The standard reference book for participants in the fast-growing hobby of building working models of steam locomotives which will pull train cars loaded with passengers. Covers all phases of building a working model steam locomotive & the options to be considered in each step. 8 1/2" x 11". 164 pages. 324 drawings. 26 tables. 84 photos. Hardback. First published 1974. 4th printing.

ORDER #0914104012 ..... $39.00

Steam Engine Projects

from the Young Mechanic 1871

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

The three chapters reproduced are entitled: How to Make a Steam Engine, Watt's Engine, and How to Make an Engine. You'll learn about the basics of steam power, packing glands, Newcomen's engine, details of Watt's steam engine, and details on building both the engine and boiler. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Paperback. 64 pages.

ORDER #20234 ..... $ 4.95

Steam & Stirling Engines You Can Build

edited by William C. Fitt

Workshop project book with kits of construction materials available. Complete drawings and how-to instructions for 12 stationary steam and Stirling cycle engines which appeared in out-of-print editions of Live Steam Magazine. 8 1/2" x 11". 160 pages. 223 photos. (6 in full color). 51 pages of drawings. Hardback. First published in June 1980.

ORDER #0914104063 ..... $ 36.00

Modern Steam Engines

by Joshua Rose, ME

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

An 1887 steam engine text. The complete title is: "Modern Steam Engines: an elementary treatise upon the steam engine, written in plain language: for use in the workshop as well as in the drawing office. Giving full explanations of the construction of modern steam engines; including diagrams showing their actual operation; together with complete but simple explanations of the operations of various kinds of valves, valve motions, and link motions, etc., thereby enabling the ordinary engineer to clearly understand the principles involved in their construction and use and to plot out their movements upon the drawing board." 8 1/2" x 11". Paperback. 322 pages.

ORDER #21214 ..... $ 26.95

Steam Engine Design

reprinted by Lindsay Publications

First published in 1896. You'll learn some of the secrets gained over decades of experience in steam engine design. Here, in these few pages is more information than can be found in a whole library of modern books on motive power. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Paperback. 192. pages.

ORDER #4104 ..... $ 9.95