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The First Quarter-Century of Steam Locomotives in North America / Remaining Relics and Operable Replicas with a Catalog of Locomotive Models in the U. S. National Museum. United States National Museum Bulletin 210 cover

The First Quarter-Century of Steam Locomotives in North America / Remaining Relics and Operable Replicas with a Catalog of Locomotive Models in the U. S. National Museum. United States National Museum Bulletin 210

By Smith Hempstone Oliver
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A detailed survey documents surviving relics and operable replicas of early steam locomotives in North America, concentrating on engines built during 1825–1849. It provides technical descriptions, builder attributions, provenance and condition reports for extant originals and reconstructed examples, and reproduces photographs and plates. A catalog lists full-size operable replicas and museum models, and appendices offer picture credits, acknowledgments, a bibliography, and an index. The volume situates mechanical details within a brief narrative of the locomotive’s development and the fading of steam-era practices.

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Smith Hempstone Oliver

Smith Hempstone Oliver was an American author and historian known for his contributions to the study of steam locomotives in North America. His notable work, "The First Quarter-Century of Steam Locomotives in North America," provides a comprehensive overview of early steam locomotive technology and its historical significance. This publication, part of the United States National Museum Bulletin series, includes a catalog of locomotive models preserved in the U.S. National Museum, highlighting both remaining relics and operable replicas. Oliver's research offers valuable insights into the development of rail transport and its impact on American society.

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