Old Stationary Engines by David Edgington (Shire Album 49 Paperback)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Old Stationary Engines by David Edgington (Shire Album 49) delivers an accessible, well-illustrated introduction to the history and development of early gas, oil, and diesel stationary engines.

Written by David W. Edgington, founder and long-time editor of Stationary Engine magazine, this guide breaks down technical concepts into clear, non-technical language. It charts the evolution of practical internal combustion stationary power plants that drove industrial, agricultural, and domestic machinery throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Packed with detailed captioned photographs—including many rare and unusual surviving examples—this volume is a valuable quick reference for stationary engine preservationists, industrial heritage collectors, and mechanical history enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Clear, non-technical introduction to early stationary engine development (Shire Album 49).
• Covers internal combustion gas, oil, and compression-ignition (diesel) stationary engines.
• Authored by recognized stationary engine expert and magazine founder David W. Edgington.
• Richly illustrated with detailed captioned archive and contemporary photographs.
• Ideal reference for machinery restorers, industrial archaeologists, and vintage engine fans.