 A Field Guide to Trains of North America
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| By : Gerald L. Foster |
This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive. The renowned Peterson Identification System pinpoints the key field marks that distinguish one railroad car from another. The guide also lists the 840 different American railroads.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co
Sales Rank: 89,220
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Electric Locomotives
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| By : Brian Solomon |
The history of electric freight and inter-urban commuter locomotives in the U.S. begins with their development in East Coast urban centers and continues their service in the present day. Railways that used or continue to use electric motive power in cities, suburbs and even over mountain passes - including the B&O, Pennsylvania, New Haven, New York Central, Norfolk & Western, Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, and Amtrack - are depicted in period and modern color photography. The book also covers legendary electrics like the S-motors that towed steam powered trains through tunnels and into busy urban stations and several more. The text includes discussion on the roles played by GE and Westinghouse, specialized equipment, and how technology laid the groundwork for the development of diesel-electric locomotives prior to WW II
Publisher: MBI Publishing
Sales Rank: 497,921
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Electric Locomotives
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| By : Brian Solomon |
The history of electric freight and inter-urban commuter locomotives in the U.S. begins with their development in East Coast urban centers and continues their service in the present day. Railways that used or continue to use electric motive power in cities, suburbs and even over mountain passes - including the B&O, Pennsylvania, New Haven, New York Central, Norfolk & Western, Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, and Amtrack - are depicted in period and modern color photography. The book also covers legendary electrics like the S-motors that towed steam powered trains through tunnels and into busy urban stations and several more. The text includes discussion on the roles played by GE and Westinghouse, specialized equipment, and how technology laid the groundwork for the development of diesel-electric locomotives prior to WW II.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Sales Rank: 497,921
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
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Locomotive
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| By : Brian Solomon |
Locomotive fans crave pictures. Recognizing that central fact, veteran train cameraman Brian Solomon offers Locomotive readers scads of them: 200 photographs of classic steam and diesel locomotives, including 150 in dazzling full color. For a railroad enthusiast, this new makes an ideal gift.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Sales Rank: 521,821
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Northern Pacific Railway: Diesel Era, 1945-1970
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| By : Lorenz Schrenk |
An illustrated history of the Northern Pacific, and its diesel-electric motive power during the years before the merger that created today_s Burlington Northern Railway. As a sequel to the highly regarded Northern Pacific Supersteam Era 1925-1945, this nostalgic volume tells how the NP gradually and then more rapidly, made the transition to diesel-electric motive power. Covers in detail, all of the road_s diesel locomotives - the first-generation switchers, the early road units, and the postwar road-switchers. The more powerful and technologically advanced second-generation units, such as the U25C, the U28C, the SD-45, and the U33C, are also presented.
Publisher: Golden West Books
Sales Rank: 882,715
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The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives
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| By : C.J. Riley |
Alphabetically organized, fully cross-referenced, and packed with photographs, this enticing encyclopedia makes the perfect gift for anyone who ever felt drawn to the sight of an onrushing train. It features the most significant innovations in locomotive technology, as well as the most important and colorful characters from the history of the iron horse. Thrill to the true story of Casey Jones and his ill fated final journey; was he simply trying to stay on schedule that day--or was he determined to die? Read about the difficulties encountered during the construction of the Cape-to-Cairo Railroad, Cecil Rhodes’ ambitious and still unrealized dream of a trans-African railway. Marvel at the magnetic levitation trains that have the capability of traveling at speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. With its facts and details, fabulous lore and photographs old and new, this reference brings history to life as never before.
Publisher: Metro Books
Sales Rank: 184,943
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
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The Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World
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| By : Brian Hollingsworth |
This highly illustrated, all-color reference guide to more than 170 years of trains on both sides of the Atlantic gives railfans and modelers scores of beautifully drawn color plates complemented by hundreds of photographs. Interestingly written entries provide a wealth of information, including technical specifications, design evolution, service histories, and a complete history of international passenger and freight locomotion.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Sales Rank: 89,533
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