Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotives: Photo Archive: Steam, Diesel & Electric
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (681 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583882286 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Enhanced with previous unpublished archival photos American railroads were, and continue to be, an integral part of the establishing this country as a prosperous nation and an essential means of transportation and commerce. They are also an enduringly popular field of study for railroading enthusiasts. "Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotives: Photo Archive - Steam, Diesel & Electric" by railroading enthusiast John Kelly is a superbly compiled and presented collection of the locomotives that worked the Pennsy. Chessie said Pennsylvania Loco Archive review. While this book had very good photo examples of most prominant Pennsy locomotives, there were still some important engines missing. I also expected to see more information on rosters, unit numbering, locations where used, and paint schemes as they evolved over time.The author had several very good references but relied too heavily on the few that were used and could have expanded his/her search to obtain more information. The cover illustrates the best . "Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotove review" according to bbrockRailFan. This is a excellent book on the PRR. Nice pictures and organized will. I bought it used and the copy I got was in near mint condition and looked brand new out of the box. If you love the PRR, then I would get this book, its nice and very reasonably priced compared to other books on trains.
Known for a “dog’s breakfast” of locomotives, Pennsy experimented with different types of locomotives until the found the right design. System map, timetables, advertising and locomotive designs by Raymond Lowey, industrial designer for the Pennsylvania Railroad, are also featured from this previously unpublished collection of archival photos.. Highlighted are various classes of steam locomotives like the K4 4-6-2, S1 6-4-4-6 Duplex and T1 4-4-4-4 Duplex, diesel's like Alco RS models, Baldwin end-cab switchers, Fairbanks-Morse Train Master, Electromotive GP series, F-units and E-units, along with the legendary bi-directional, center-cab GG1 electric locomotive. This book highlights the steam, diesel and electric locomotives. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s slogan was “Standard Railroad of the World.&rdq
His memories of the Milwaukee Road include photo outings to the Milwaukee Shops--in 1922 it was one of the largest rail car complexes in the United States--and diesel service facilities in the late 1970's. He joined Trails & Rails in 2007, completing four years as a docent on Amtrak's famed Empire Builder
This program provides rail passengers with the educational opportunities that foster an appreciation of a selected region's natural and cultural heritage. As a teenager, he enjoyed watching C&NW, Milwaukee Road and Soo Line trains come through his home town. In 2009, John co-authored Trains to Victory--America's Railroads in World War II--with Don Heimburger. He joined Trails & Rails in 2007, completing four years as a docent on Amtrak's famed Empire Builder between Chicago and Winona, Minnesota. It was exciting to stand near the 35th Street Viaduct, he says, and take photos of the various locomotives and sprawling railroad yards. John is also a volunteer-docent for the innovative National Park Service-Amtrak partnership Trails & Rails program during the summer travel season. Railroads of Milwaukee continues John's interes