Author : Kevin Holland
Publisher : TLC Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,42 MB
Release : 1998-05-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781883089351
Although Nickel Plate Road was widely known and respected for its great steam locomotives, its diesel roster was equally interesting. Keven Holland tells the complete story of Nickel Plate Road's dieselization and traces the history of all its diesel locomotives down to and after the N&W merger. Filled with official Nickel Plate Road photographs plus a variety of photos from railfan photographers. The last word on the diesel fleet of Nickel Plate Road diesel locomotives!
Author : Kevin J. Holland
Publisher : TLC Publishing (VA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,50 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Berkshire Type (Steam locomotives)
ISBN : 9781883089399
Few steam locomotives so thoroughly embodied the spirit and character of their owner -- or were so widely respected. In the capable hands of NKP crews, Berkshires carded the weight of the railway's post-Depression solvency squarely on their shoulders. Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Berks' retirement, this volume documents the fascinating history of these locomotives, from the dawn of the Super-power era through dieselization and today's museum-line survivors. A huge collection of action photographs and evocative paintings illustrate the Berkshires class by class, and complement rosters, diagrams and engineering records.
Author : Peter K. Shepherd
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 32,45 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Diesel locomotives
ISBN : 9781563600203
Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 10,67 MB
Release :
Category : Diesel locomotives
ISBN : 9781610606059
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.
Author : Charles W. McDonald
Publisher : Milwaukee, Wis. : Kalmbach Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
Author : Stanley W. Trzoniec
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 34,76 MB
Release : 2015-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0760348405
Learn all the players that built diesel locomotives and the American railway through breathtaking, modern, photography and fascinating research.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 45,12 MB
Release : 1954*
Category : Diesel locomotives
ISBN :
Author : Richard J. Cook
Publisher :
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,3 MB
Release : 1966
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
Author : Kevin J Holland
Publisher : TLC Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,21 MB
Release : 2004-10-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781883089696
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.
Author : William L. Withuhn
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 24,82 MB
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253039355
For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life.
