Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen The Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen

Originally printed in 1898 and then periodically revised, The Motorman...and His Duties served as the definitive training text for a generation of streetcar operators. A must-have for the trolley or train enthusiast, it is also an important source of information for museum staff and docents. Lavishly illustrated with numerous photos and black and white line drawings, this affordable reprint contains all of the original text. Includes chapters on trolley car types and equipment, troubleshooting, brakes, controllers, electricity and principles, electric traction, multi-car control and has a convenient glossary in the back. If you've ever operated a trolley car, or just had an electric train set, this is a terrific book for your shelf!Gutmann, Ludwig is the author of 'Motorman...and His Duties the Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen The Classic Handbook for Electric Trolley, Streetcar and Interurban Motormen' with ISBN 9781847287427 and ISBN 1847287425.