{"product_id":"1928-brake-train-air-signal-instruction-manual-no-99-b-1-railroad-locomotive-reference-book-w-diagrams","title":"1928 Brake \u0026 Train Air Signal Instruction Manual No. 99-B-1 Railroad Locomotive Reference Book w\/ Diagrams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original 1928 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrake and Train Air Signal Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e manual, designated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 99-B-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, covering the operation, maintenance, and technical principles of railroad air brake and train signal systems. This period railroad reference contains detailed diagrams, fold-out schematics, and technical information used in the operation and servicing of locomotive and train air systems during the golden age of American railroading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manual features its original brown paper-covered binding and includes numerous illustrations and engineering diagrams detailing air compressors, reservoirs, brake cylinders, signal lines, valves, and related locomotive equipment. Of particular interest is the large fold-out schematic showing the complete brake and air signal system layout, making this a desirable reference for railroad historians, collectors, and model railroad enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal railroad instruction manuals from the 1920s are increasingly difficult to locate, especially examples retaining their fold-out diagrams and original covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1928 publication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal paper-covered binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-out engineering schematic present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight handling and storage wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome cover staining and edge wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior pages appear clean and readable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding remains intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual No. 99-B-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRailroad brake and air signal instruction manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical diagrams and illustrations throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-out system schematic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal railroad reference material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate pocket\/manual size (see photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent piece of early railroad history and a desirable addition to collections of railroadiana, locomotive references, transportation history, and industrial engineering manuals. The detailed fold-out diagram alone makes this a highly displayable and useful research piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43153814814797,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A50BA185-5DB5-481A-AFBF-6C9CD3D1E994.jpg?v=1782138709","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1928-brake-train-air-signal-instruction-manual-no-99-b-1-railroad-locomotive-reference-book-w-diagrams","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}