The Norman W. Henley Publishing Company was established in 1890 in New York City. It was located at 2 West 45th Street in Manhattan, and advertised that it published “practical books for practical men”. In addition to dozens of titles about the care of automobiles, airplanes, motorcycles and plumbing, it also offered well-written guides to many railway-related topics.
Some of the volumes available in 1920 were:
Air-Brake Catechism, by Robert H. Blackall
This textbook covers Westinghouse Air-brake Equipment, including ET, Triple Valve and Cross-Compound Pumps. The operation of all the equipment is explained in detail, and troubleshooting tips are given. It contains 2,000 questions with answers, has 411 pages, and is fully illustrated.
American Compound Locomotives, by Fred H. Colvin
The only book currently in print (in 1920) that outlines the various features of compound locomotives in use. It shows how they are made and what to do when they need repair. Contains sections on Baldwin, Tandem, Rogers, Rhode Island, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Schenectady, and Vauclain. It contains 42 pages, and is fully illustrated. It also has 10 ‘Duotone’ inserts on heavy paper, showing different types of Compounds.
Combustion of Coal and the Prevention of Smoke, by William M. Barr
This reference book about combustion of common fuels deals primarily with the smokeless combustion of bituminous coal in steam boilers. According to the publisher, "it is arranged as a series of questions to which are appended accurate answers, which describe in non-technical language the processes involved in the furnace combustion of fuels". It contains 350 pages and is fully illustrated.
Diary of a Round-House Foreman, by T.S. Reilly
This is the greatest book of railroad experiences ever published, according to the advertisement for it in the 1919 catalog. It ‘contains a fund of information and suggestions along the line of handling men, organizing, etc., that one cannot afford to miss. It has 176 pages and originally sold for $1.25.
Link Motions, Valves and Valve Setting, by Fred H. Colvin
This is a handy book for the engineer or machinist, clearing up the intricacies of valve settings. It contains chapters on Slide and Piston Valves, Valve Movements, and Analysis by Diagrams. There is also information about various valve gears such as the Joy-Allen, Walschaert, Gooch, and Alfree-Hubbell.
Locomotive Boiler Construction, by Frank A. Kleinhans
This book gives an overview of the construction of boilers in general, and then describes the process of constructing a locomotive boiler as its various parts go through the shop. It gives details manpower required, the lifespan of rivets, punches and dies, and allowances for bending and flanging sheets. It includes recent boiler inspection laws and exam questions with their answers. Some examples of chapters are Plate Planing, Bending, Smoke Box Details, Laying Out Work, Punching, Shearing, Riveting, and Boiler Details. It contains more than 400 pages and five large folding plates.
Locomotive Breakdowns and Their Remedies, by George L. Fowler
This is a comprehensive manual that was revised at least eight times to keep up with current technology. It contains chapters on repairing Walschaert Valve Gears, Electric Headlights, Air Brakes and many more components of the working locomotive.
Locomotive Catechism, by Robert Grimshaw
No bibliography of railroad books would be complete without mention of this textbook. The publisher’s catalog describes it as “veritable encyclopedia of the locomotive, being free from mathematics, easily understood and thoroughly up-to-date”. The 28th edition, for example, issued in 1919, contained 825 pages, 437 illustrations and 3 folding plates.
Application of Highly Super-Heated Steam to Locomotives, by Robert Garbe
This book contains chapters about the generation of superheated steam, the two-cylinder engine, superheating and compounding. It is illustrated with folding plates and many tables.
Practical Instructor and Reference Book for Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, by Charles F. Lockhart
Contains 851 questions with their answers, 368 pages and 88 illustrations.
Prevention of Railroad Accidents, or Safety in Railroading, by George Bradshaw
This book is illustrated with 70 original photographs and drawings showing safe and unsafe methods of work. It is a pocket-sized volume with 169 pages.
Train Rule Examinations Made Easy, by G.E. Collingwood
As nearly all roads require engineers and others to pass regular exams, a complete set of questions with their answers are included. The volume is fully illustrated and contains 256 pages.
The Walschaert and Other Modern Radial Valve Gears for Locomotives, by William W. Wood
There are two large folding plates that show the positions of the valves by employing sliding cardboard models that are contained in a pocket in the cover. The volume contains 245 pages and is illustrated.
Westinghouse E-T Air-Brake Instruction Pocket Book, by William W. Wood
Profusely illustrated with colored plates, this book makes it easy to trace the flow of pressures throughout all the equipment.
Many of these books have been digitized and are available on the internet. Others are only available in their original covers, and a few are available from Print-On-Demand companies.
Some of the volumes available in 1920 were:
Air-Brake Catechism, by Robert H. Blackall
This textbook covers Westinghouse Air-brake Equipment, including ET, Triple Valve and Cross-Compound Pumps. The operation of all the equipment is explained in detail, and troubleshooting tips are given. It contains 2,000 questions with answers, has 411 pages, and is fully illustrated.
American Compound Locomotives, by Fred H. Colvin
The only book currently in print (in 1920) that outlines the various features of compound locomotives in use. It shows how they are made and what to do when they need repair. Contains sections on Baldwin, Tandem, Rogers, Rhode Island, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Schenectady, and Vauclain. It contains 42 pages, and is fully illustrated. It also has 10 ‘Duotone’ inserts on heavy paper, showing different types of Compounds.
Combustion of Coal and the Prevention of Smoke, by William M. Barr
This reference book about combustion of common fuels deals primarily with the smokeless combustion of bituminous coal in steam boilers. According to the publisher, "it is arranged as a series of questions to which are appended accurate answers, which describe in non-technical language the processes involved in the furnace combustion of fuels". It contains 350 pages and is fully illustrated.
Diary of a Round-House Foreman, by T.S. Reilly
This is the greatest book of railroad experiences ever published, according to the advertisement for it in the 1919 catalog. It ‘contains a fund of information and suggestions along the line of handling men, organizing, etc., that one cannot afford to miss. It has 176 pages and originally sold for $1.25.
Link Motions, Valves and Valve Setting, by Fred H. Colvin
This is a handy book for the engineer or machinist, clearing up the intricacies of valve settings. It contains chapters on Slide and Piston Valves, Valve Movements, and Analysis by Diagrams. There is also information about various valve gears such as the Joy-Allen, Walschaert, Gooch, and Alfree-Hubbell.
Locomotive Boiler Construction, by Frank A. Kleinhans
This book gives an overview of the construction of boilers in general, and then describes the process of constructing a locomotive boiler as its various parts go through the shop. It gives details manpower required, the lifespan of rivets, punches and dies, and allowances for bending and flanging sheets. It includes recent boiler inspection laws and exam questions with their answers. Some examples of chapters are Plate Planing, Bending, Smoke Box Details, Laying Out Work, Punching, Shearing, Riveting, and Boiler Details. It contains more than 400 pages and five large folding plates.
Locomotive Breakdowns and Their Remedies, by George L. Fowler
This is a comprehensive manual that was revised at least eight times to keep up with current technology. It contains chapters on repairing Walschaert Valve Gears, Electric Headlights, Air Brakes and many more components of the working locomotive.
Locomotive Catechism, by Robert Grimshaw
No bibliography of railroad books would be complete without mention of this textbook. The publisher’s catalog describes it as “veritable encyclopedia of the locomotive, being free from mathematics, easily understood and thoroughly up-to-date”. The 28th edition, for example, issued in 1919, contained 825 pages, 437 illustrations and 3 folding plates.
Application of Highly Super-Heated Steam to Locomotives, by Robert Garbe
This book contains chapters about the generation of superheated steam, the two-cylinder engine, superheating and compounding. It is illustrated with folding plates and many tables.
Practical Instructor and Reference Book for Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, by Charles F. Lockhart
Contains 851 questions with their answers, 368 pages and 88 illustrations.
Prevention of Railroad Accidents, or Safety in Railroading, by George Bradshaw
This book is illustrated with 70 original photographs and drawings showing safe and unsafe methods of work. It is a pocket-sized volume with 169 pages.
Train Rule Examinations Made Easy, by G.E. Collingwood
As nearly all roads require engineers and others to pass regular exams, a complete set of questions with their answers are included. The volume is fully illustrated and contains 256 pages.
The Walschaert and Other Modern Radial Valve Gears for Locomotives, by William W. Wood
There are two large folding plates that show the positions of the valves by employing sliding cardboard models that are contained in a pocket in the cover. The volume contains 245 pages and is illustrated.
Westinghouse E-T Air-Brake Instruction Pocket Book, by William W. Wood
Profusely illustrated with colored plates, this book makes it easy to trace the flow of pressures throughout all the equipment.
Many of these books have been digitized and are available on the internet. Others are only available in their original covers, and a few are available from Print-On-Demand companies.
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