Classic Locomotives: Steam and Diesel Power in 700 Photographs
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760345287 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 560 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Together, this awesome collection stretches from the Baltimore & Ohio’s diminutive Tom Thumb steam locomotive—generally considered the starting point of North American locomotive technology—right up to today’s high-horsepower “green” models from General Electric and Electro-Motive. From the Back CoverThis massive collection of 700 color photographs traces the development of North American steam and diesel-electric locomotives from the early nineteenth century right up to the present, spanning dozens of models from the likes of Alco, Baldwin, Electro-Motive, Fairbanks-Morse, General Electric, and more. Top-notch image
Together, this awesome collection stretches from the Baltimore & Ohio's diminutive Tom Thumb steam locomotive - generally considered the starting point of North American locomotive technology - right up to today's high-horsepower "green" models from General Electric and Electro-Motive. This massive collection of 700 color photographs (comprising the previously published volumes Steam Power, Vintage Diesel Power, and Modern Diesel Power) traces the development of North American locomotives from the early nineteenth century right up to the present, spanning dozens of models from the likes of Alco, Baldwin, Electro-Motive, Fairbanks-Morse, General Electric, and more. Top-notch imagery from dozens of photographers is accompanied by detailed captions from author Brian Solomon that discuss locomotive technology, the roles of specific locomotives in individual railroads, and even the locations and operations depicted in the photographs. The resulting volume, which also reflects the grand geographic and technological breadth of railroading in North America, is the ultimate gathering of great locomotive photographs for casual and hardcore railfans alike.
Solomon is absolutely dependable in providing attractive, well researched railway books Excellent collection of bright, clear photographs with clear, accurate comments about the locomotives. Not detailed, but more than sufficient.. Five Stars Jeffrey Leatherwood This is a gift for a relative who loves trains of all kinds. He adores the pictures!. Five Stars Amazon Customer 4 year old nephew loved this book. Tons of color pictures.