Fireless Locomotive (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A fireless locomotive is a type of locomotive designed for use under conditions restricted by either the presence of flammable material or the need for cleanliness. Thus a traditional steam locomotive is ruled out because of its open fire and the possibility of hot embers ejected from its chimney. There are two types of fireless locomotive - fireless steam locomotives and compressed air locomotives. Diesel and battery electric locomotives fitted with equivalent protection are described as Flame-proof.