Anatole Mallet, introduction of his book "L'évolution pratique de la machine à vapeur" published in 1908.
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FRENCH COMPOUND LOCOMOTIVES' HOMEPAGE
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"Archeology is honored in every domain,
except for building processes and arts; We know more
details about the Egyptian and Babylonian civilisations
that about the origins of our industries. Universities
chairs exists for each History segment except for History
of technical applications of sciences." Anatole Mallet, introduction of his book "L'évolution pratique de la machine à vapeur" published in 1908. |
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Compound locomotives, How& Why
Brief historical & technical
information on the multiple expansion in general
Condensed technical history of French and foreign pre-Chapelon compound locomotive designers whose work led to the "du Bousquet-de Glehn" French standard arrangement for compound locomotives
Chapelon conferences
Designers
Gaston du Bousquet
Anatole Mallet
Featured locomotives
!! Fully revamped !! French locomotives introduced - acces to galleries, technical data, historcal notices, ...
Text only version
of the page above (for quickier loading)
Index of technical drawings and graphs, indicator diagrams, ...
Builders of locomotives and related industries
Miscellaneous
Short history and description of railroad companies in France
Typically French accessories visible on pics, for those who are curious
Images of depots,
sheds, crews, workshops...
A few words about French numbering systems
Glossary of french acronyms used
Live steam models of french locomotives
F.A.Q.
Steam locomotive basics (for beginners and children...)
Favourites links about steam:
French
International
Other links of interest to me...
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