References

References and Resources

It is perhaps not surprising that there is a dearth of published material on the subject of Modern Steam since so few people are involved in developing or promoting it.  This section provides links to some reference and resource materials and websites that are publicly available together with some papers and other resource forms that are available only through this website.

The following subheadings are included:

• Dave Wardale’s book “The Red Devil and Other Tales from the Age of Steam” (a reader’s review).
• Porta’s papers (many of which were never published).
• Books and Publications relating to Steam and Modern Steam traction.
• Software downloads of Professor Hall’s locomotive cylinder performance together with associated texts.
• Website Links relating to Modern Steam.
• Downloadable papers relating to Modern Steam.
• Downloadable papers relating to discussions of “Steam vs. Diesel”.
• Downloadable papers relating to locomotive fuels.
• Listing of some modern steam manufacturers and operators.
• Miscellaneous articles and letters relating to steam and modern steam.
• Wardale letters.
• Modern Steam Miscellany.