Anatole Mallet, introduction of his book "L'évolution pratique de la machine à vapeur" published in 1908.
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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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Introduction to the advantages and benefits of (efficient) compound systems applied to locomotives based on Stephenson's concepts (well documented arguments and examples extracted from Andre Chapelon's books, conferences, experiments, reports and letters), as well as other reasons that research for greater efficiency was so strongly supported here in France. There are historic, scientific, economic, political, geographic, and even philosophical reasons.
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Brief historical 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.
Designers
Gaston du Bousquet
Anatole Mallet
Featured locomotives
Illustrated index of the French locomotives introduced - acces to galleries, technical data, historcal notices, ...
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Index of technical drawings and graphs, indicator diagrams, ...
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...)
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