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Chessie System Diesel Locomotives

Author : Jerry Doyle

Publisher : TLC Publishing (VA)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 46,91 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781883089429

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Book Description

An excellent reference for railfans who remember the most colorful era of Eastern Seaboard railroading, as well as modelers interested in recreating it. This complete roster of diesels includes histories of all models and classes purchased and operated by the Chessie System from 1972 through the early 1980s. Included are a variety of traits that ran on the Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio and Western Maryland. Portrait photographs are accompanied by nostalgic action shots. Also includes a background on the railroad itself and the "Ches-C" logo.



Southern Railway

Author : Curt Tillotson

Publisher : TLC Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,78 MB

Release : 2003-09-20

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781883089825

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Book Description

Curt Tillotson takes a close and personal look at the Southern Railway through his own photography in the period 1960-1982, with some photos from others going back to about 1950. He treats every class of diesel owned by the Southern from beginning to end. Some "roster" or "portrait" type photos are included but the bulk of the book comprises superb action photography with the locomotives and trains in a variety of settings. His extended captions capture the feel of the era of transition.



Western Maryland Diesel Locomotives

Author : TLC Publishing

Publisher : TLC Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,57 MB

Release : 1997-08-30

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781883089245

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Book Description

Complete roster data, official diagrams and background material on the development of the Western Marylands fleet, and its use on this very popular line. Filled with FAs, BL2s, as well as the more common units and paint schemes, from the elegant and well respected fireball to the three-color Circus scheme on into the Chessie System paint.



American Diesel Locomotives

Author : Brian Solomon

Publisher :

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 19,27 MB

Release :

Category : Diesel locomotives

ISBN : 9781610606059

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Book Description

Introduced in the 1930s, efficient and adaptable diesel locomotives had all but displaced steam locomotives by 1960. This colorful photographic history examines the development, implementation, and operation of diesel locomotives from the gleaming pioneer Zephyrs of the '30s through today's 8000-horsepower beasts. In the course of examining the dawn and preeminence of diesel power, the author offers a glimpse of America's major railways -- both freight and passenger -- in stunning modern and period color photography. Manufacturers like EMD, Alco and GE are included. The final chapter describes the operation and maintenance of modern diesel locomotives, and an appendix lists where rail fans can see restored examples of early diesels today.





Turbine Power

Author : Walter Simpson

Publisher : Kalmbach Media

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 27,63 MB

Release : 2020-01-27

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ISBN : 9781627007351

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Book Description

A bold railroading technology and its fate. Are there any other better words to describe it? Turbine Power by Walter Simpson is a new book that covers steam and gas turbine locomotives and trains, how they functioned, and the technology used from the 1939-2003 era that made them go. This is the first book that brings together information about turbine locomotives and trains that collects all of the various projects in one place. From first prototypes to the most recent proposals, everything is presented with vintage images and references that all railroad fans will enjoy.



Passenger Trains of Northern New England

Author : Kevin J Holland

Publisher : TLC Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,64 MB

Release : 2004-10-07

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781883089696

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Book Description

This much-anticipated book documents the inter-city passenger train operations, history, and equipment of northern New England, including the Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Bangor & Aroostook, Central Vermont, and Grand Trunk railroads. Over 200 black-and-white and color illustrations, along with equipment diagrams, maps, and timetables, help to bring the story of this vibrant era alive. A wonderful volume for those interested in railroad history and modeling.



Virginia Railroads Volume 2

Author : Thomas Dixon

Publisher : TLC Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,16 MB

Release : 2011-09-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780939487516

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Book Description

This second volume in a series of books about railroading in Virginia details the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway from its inception as the Louisa Railroad in central Virginia in 1836 up to modern times. Each chapter explains how a subdivision of the railway developed, including the types of locomotive used, the nature of the traffic carried, and geographical considerations. The many photographs are mostly from the 1930-1960 era. Maps and track plans add to the rich illustrative treatment, making this a gazetteer of the line.



Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

Author : Thomas Dixon

Publisher : Chesapeake & Ohio Hist. Soc.

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 16,40 MB

Release : 2013-01-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780939487943

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Book Description

This C&O history by C&OHS Chief Historian Thomas W. Dixon Jr. is fully illustrated with great photos from the C&OHS Collection. It is a short but detailed history of C&O from the days of Louisa Railroad of the 1830s to the C&O/B&O era of the 1960s. It covers people, events, development, structures, cars, locomotives, physical plant, and corporate history of the C&O. An excellent book for the casual reader and a great reference for the researcher!



Royal Blue Line

Author : Herbert H. Harwood

Publisher : JHU Press

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 30,42 MB

Release : 2002-05-02

Category : History

ISBN : 9780801870613

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Book Description

Herbert H. Harwood, Jr., recounts the 70-year history of the B & O's showcase service. Generously illustrated with over 250 evocative photographs, advertisements, menus, timetables, and maps, Royal Blue Line vividly recalls America's most regal railway journey.