If you are looking to learn about steam engines, build simple steam engines that really work, and have lots of fun, then this is the book for you. Learn about steam engine mechanism, expansion, valving, boiler pressure, piston speeds, and more. It also walks you through the calculations and formulas involved and provides numerous tips and tricks of the trade. The last section will show you how to design crossheads for a variety of engines, eccentric rods, stuffing boxes, flywheels, and more. This reprint of a rare and valuable 1896 manual will teach you the secrets and techniques that haven’t been taught in almost a century – a must-read for steam buffs, mechanics, and historians.