Selection of Papers by L.D. Porta Volume 3 Steam Locomotive Boilers, Fireboxes and Combustion

by Chris Newman

The Argentinean engineer Livio Dante Porta (1922 - 2003) remains an unsung hero in the long history of steam locomotive development. Following in the footsteps of Chapelon, he rebuilt numerous locomotives in Argentina and elsewhere, and designed several revolutionary locomotives, both large and small. Like Chapelon, none of his designs were built and most of his rebuilds have been lost to scrap. He has however left a rich legacy in the form of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1637522045
• ISBN13: 9781637522042
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Advanced Steam Traction Services Ltd
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.7"