Driving and Operating Traction Engines

Hardback book

This book is written for anyone interested in traction engines, particularly those who would like to know more about how they work and how they are driven, whether they are new to the hobby or seasoned enthusiasts. This book covers the whole range of traction engines from agricultural engines and steam rollers to tractors and road locomotives together with the increasingly popular miniature engines. The author explains how the engine is prepared for a day’s work, how the boiler is managed safely and some of the problems encountered when driving in modern traffic conditions. It is written in a readable style and well illustrated with numerous photographs, mainly in colour.

• 134 pages
• Illustrated throughout
• Hardback book
• 215mm x 303mm