Contents Preface Acknowledgements About the author Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Chip off the old block— Electrical systems and electronics in steam and historic diesel locomotives 2.1 Introduction 2.2 On-board a 21st Century steam locomotive 2.3 Electronics on-board a heritage steam locomotive 2.4 Keeping a 1960s diesel shunter on track 2.5 The electrical system for a vintage railroad observation car References and Further Reading Web links Chapter 3 Driving force—the physics of sports cars 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Designing and creating a track day car 3.3 Materials used in supercars References and Further Reading Web links Chapter 4 Hitting the road—physics and technology in vintage buses 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Horse-drawn buses 4.3 Restoring a vintage diesel bus References and Further Reading Web links