Report to the Directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway: On the Comparative Merits of Locomotive and Fixed Engines, As a Moving Power

by Robert Stephenson and James Walker

Originally published in 1829, this landmark study was commissioned by the directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway to assess the comparative advantages and disadvantages of steam locomotives and stationary engines for powering trains. Written by two of the leading engineers of the day, this report offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of railway technology and management, and remains an important work of historical scholarship.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020662344
• ISBN13: 9781020662348
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"