Author: Joseph Russell HowdenPublisher:
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Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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The Boys' Book of Locomotives
Author: Joseph Russell HowdenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Alco Locomotives
Author: Brian SolomonPublisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1616731362
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Once the second-largest steam locomotive builder in the U.S., American Locomotive Company (Alco) produced 75,000 locomotives, among them such famous examples as the 4-6-4 Hudsons and 4-8-4 Niagaras built for the New York Central, and the 4-6-6-4 Challengers and 4-8-8-4 Big Boys built for the Union Pacific. Alco Locomotives is the first book to tell the full story of this company central to American railroad history—and beloved by railfans for its rich heritage and its underdog appeal. Noted rail historian Brian Solomon looks back at the founding of Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1848 and proceeds to cover that company’s merger with several smaller locomotive builders in 1901 to form Alco. Solomon describes the locomotives that made Alco’s name around the world, from the standard designs like Mikados, Atlantics, and Mallets to the more powerful and flashy post–World War I models. His detailed, richly illustrated narrative re-creates the drama of a tough, ambitious company in the American tradition—rising again and again to the demands of an ever-changing industry and economy. Solomon also covers Alco electrics (built in partnership with GE), as well as the company’s successful and quirky diesel offerings, including the RS-2 and RS-3 road switchers, FA/FB road freight units, PA road passenger diesel, and the wares of Canadian affiliate Montreal Locomotive Works. Enlivened by numerous historical photographs, modern images, curious details, and firsthand accounts, this history is a complete, fascinating, and fitting tribute to a true icon of American railroading.
The Boys' Book of Railways
Author: Joseph Russell HowdenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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The Boys' Book of Locomotives
Author: Joseph Russell HowdenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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The Boys' Book Of Locomotives
Author: Joseph Russell HowdenPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781017840513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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The Boys' Book of Locomotives
Author: Joseph Russell HowdenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Union Pacific Big Boys
Author: Jim WrinnPublisher: Kalmbach Media
ISBN: 9781627007948
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Union Pacific's Big Boys: The complete story from history to restoration covers the who, what, why, and when of the 25 popular 4-8-8-4 steam locomotives. This book gives the historical background on the early 1940s development, explains why they were built, how they were used, and traces their history until they were retired in the 1950s. This book also covers the much anticipated and well covered restoration of No. 4014 starting when it was recovered in a park in 2013 all the way through to its restoration and tour across the United States in the summer of 2019. Everything you need to know about these popular steam locomotives can be found in this 224-page book.
Early American Steam Locomotives
Author: Reed KinertPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486141403
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Relive train travel's earliest days with this splendidly illustrated story of steam locomotion, from "teakettles" to "titans." Working from builders' specifications, old engravings, and contemporaneous accounts, the author re-creates, in accurate renderings, the earliest locomotives.
Electro-Motive E-Units and F-Units
Author: Brian SolomonPublisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610597745
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Blending automotive manufacturing and styling techniques with state-of-the-art diesel-electric technologies, General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division conceived and marketed America’s first commercially successful road diesels: the fabulous E-Units and F-Units. This illustrated companion to Voyageur Press’ Alco Locomotives (2009) and Baldwin Locomotives (2010) is the most comprehensive history of the most recognizable locomotives ever built. Beginning with 1937 debut of the fast and powerful E-Units designed for long-haul passenger service, author Brian Solomon treats readers to a wonderful array of archival imagery while explaining the impact the locomotives made on the locomotive market and the railroad industry.
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