Emd Early Road Switchers

Author : Brain Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781580071932
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emd Early Road Switchers written by Brain Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diesel, the most significant development in railway technology during the 20th century, was refined and perfected resulting in locomotives that were more powerful, faster, more reliable, and more versatile than the earliest machines on the market. General Motors' Electro-Motive Division rapidly moved to become the leader in diesel-electric technology. Its business practice and models essentially defined the design and operation of diesel locomotives in North America. Producing roughly 1500 hp, Electro-Motive's famous 16-cylinder 567 diesel electric engine is at the heart of all GP7vGP20s. This book is an authoritative and richly illustrated account of EMD's General Purpose models GP7-GP20. It details these early road switchers' place in history with over 200 photos. Author Brian Solomon, contributor to numerous railway periodicals and author of over two dozen books on railway subjects, including the best-selling Specialty Press title EMD F-Unit Locomotives, shares his knowledge of the history and specifications of EMD's early road switchers. A must-read for all train enthusiasts, this book details everything from the Geep's awesome powerplant to its construction, as well as its place in railway history. The photos in this edition are black & white.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Specialty Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 9781580070836
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EMD F-Unit Locomotives written by Brian Solomon and published by Specialty Press (MN). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8-1/2 x 11, 201 b/w photos, 100 color photos

Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 0890247617
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the history, spotting features, characteristics, and operation of diesel locomotives, plus how to determine appropriate eras, and details and features.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610603799
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EMD Locomotives written by Brian Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1610597745
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electro-Motive E-Units and F-Units written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760346127
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book GE and EMD Locomotives written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed rail author Brian Solomon's landmark histories of General Electric's and Electro-Motive's machines are showcased in one beautifully designed, photo-packed volume.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760349975
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Trains written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails

Author : Gerald L. Foster
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780395701126
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Trains of North America written by Gerald L. Foster and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies more than 170 locomotives and cars, grouped by visual similarity for ease of identification and including statistical data, manufacturing history, and usage by railroads.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1610601203
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Diesel Power written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2010-11-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This formative period of diesel locomotive evolution is examined with the help of more than 250 modern and period photos depicting passenger, freight, and switching locomotives. Author Brian Solomon covers every prominent manufacturer of the period—including Electro-Motive, Alco, Baldwin, and GE—as well as iconic models like Geeps, E and F units, PAs and FAs, sharknoses, U-boats, and more. The photographs take in the grand geographic and technological breadth of North American railroading and are accompanied by detailed captions identifying the locomotives pictured and explaining their roles in this crucial era of American railroading.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610606059
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Diesel Locomotives written by Brian Solomon and published by . This book was released on with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.