Steam by the Numbers (KAL01321)

Steam by the Numbers is a concise guide to steam locomotive wheel arrangements, explaining why different designs emerged and how those choices affected performance across duties, geography, and eras. Authored by Brian Solomon, the book covers more than 30 wheel configurations, tracing their history, development, and the operational roles each arrangement played.

Ideal for railfans and modelers who want to model locomotives more realistically, this book translates historical detail into practical insight for selecting and operating models with greater accuracy and understanding.