Title: Your Library is Incomplete Without This
Product review: My dad bought this book when it first came out, and now I have my own copy. It is one of the most complete collections of steam traction engines and portable anywhere, considering all the research was done before the age of online data bases. Mr. Norbeck went above and beyond when he compiled the information for this book! You will rarely find another more complete book, and even if you do, this is a fabulous companion to whatever you do find.When I was younger, the horses in the front were the most important part to me. Now as an engineer, I appreciate showing my boys all the engines we see and operate at shows in the area, and my husband frequently uses it to settle arguments with other steam guys. Don't expect the technical data of how these beasts work, but you will get a very good understanding of just how many companies were successful- and unsuccessful- in their pursuit of their piece of the steam-power pie!
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