Engineman's Diesel Handbook William F Bolton 1946 Hardback Railway Locomotive Book scarce


The Engineman's Diesel Handbook by William F Bolton, published by Greenlake Publications Ltd, London, in 1946.

An original hardback railway engineering handbook introducing diesel rail traction to drivers, firemen, cleaners and running shed staff.

Contains technical explanations of diesel engines, fuel injection systems, combustion and locomotive operation.

Illustrated with black and white photographs of British and American diesel locomotives alongside detailed mechanical diagrams.

Original 1946 publication

Author William F Bolton A.I.R.T.E.

Publisher Greenlake Publications Ltd, London

Original illustrated red hardcover binding

78 numbered pages

Illustrated throughout with photographs and technical drawings

Includes GWR, LNER and American diesel locomotive examples

Original cover price three shillings and sixpence

Previous owner's ink inscription inside front cover

Age-related wear, discolouration and marks to covers and pages

Some edge wear and handling creases

Please examine photographs for condition



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