Illustrated Directory of North American Locomotives: The Story and Progression of Railroads from the Early Days to the Electric Powered Present
$24.99
Subject: Transportation
Author: Press, Pepperbox
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Date Published: 09-2023
ISBN: 1510756582 | EAN: 9781510756588
BasicBinding: Paperback
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product | Pages: 432
Annotation: This book charts the progress of motive power on American railroads from 1830 until the present. Its 432 pages illustrate a wide variety of grand and humble locomotives from the steam powered Puffing Billy types of the "Early days" chapter, to the mighty Allegheny class steamers that were used to haul coal for the American industry in the "Steam in charge" chapter to the electric power that powers so many of today's railways. Technical specifications are given for each engine type and the book is fully illustrated with both black & white and color photos.--adapted from back cover
This book charts the progress of motive power on American railroads from 1830 until the present. Its 432 pages illustrate a wide variety of grand and humble locomotives from the steam powered Puffing Billy types of the "Early days" chapter, to the mighty Allegheny class steamers that were used to haul coal for the American industry in the "Steam in charge" chapter to the electric power that powers so many of today's railways. Technical specifications are given for each engine type and the book is fully illustrated with both black & white and color photos.--adapted from back cover
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