Illustrated Directory Of North American Locomotives

Author : Pepperbox Press
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510756833
Total Pages : 849 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Directory of North American Locomotives written by Pepperbox Press and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 250 classic American locomotives. "Let the country but make the railroads, and the railroads will make the country." — Edward Pease During the mid-1800s, American railroads became the lifeblood of new communities in the West and brought new ways of life and means of commerce to rural communities. Railroads became the shining thread that tied together the tapestry of American life into a land of plenty. The Illustrated Dictionary of North American Locomotives explores the story of railroads and their motive power. Giant beasts of iron and steel once roamed the land. Their descendants still race across the country. This book charts the progress of motive power on America's 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. Technical specifications are given for each engine type and the book is fully illustrated with both black & white and color photos. The book goes on to show the progress of Diesel Power, including the output of General Electric and General Motors electromotive division (EMD) from the 1920s to the present. Ultimately, the book also explores the Electric Power that powers so many of today's railways.

Author : J. B. Hollingsworth
Publisher : Salamander Books
ISBN 13 : 9780861019335
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by J. B. Hollingsworth and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed descriptions and technical data, this is an illustrated guide to more than one hundred and fifty historic North American locomotives

Author : Brian Hollingsworth
Publisher : Crescent
ISBN 13 : 9780517441169
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by Brian Hollingsworth and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1984 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows and describes the history of hundreds of U.S. and Canadian locomotives, and includes technical specifications for each train

Author : Brian Hollingsworth
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780765196309
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by Brian Hollingsworth and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of the design and careers of 150 American and Canadian locomotives is given through superbly illustrated and highly detailed descriptions. With 250 photographs and illustrations, this tribute to steam-powered, diesel, electric and gas turbine trains will prove a valuable reference for rail enthusiasts all over the world. -- 120,000 words of technical data and description -- Easy reference for train buffs -- 75 full-color paintings

Author : Brian Hollingsworth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780861011483
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by Brian Hollingsworth and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark Wegman
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 9780760334751
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Passenger Trains and Locomotives Illustrated written by Mark Wegman and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated look at the glory years of travel by rail, with over 160 profiles, front and top views, and interior layouts depicting three dozen of the nation’s most celebrated trains of the golden age.

Author : Brian Hollingsworth
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 9780760308912
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World written by Brian Hollingsworth and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a steam buff or your interest lies in the modern railways of today, you'll treasure this incredibly compact volume filled with over 150 interestingly written chronological entries, from the 1830s to the present day. This highly illustrated reference contains technical specs, design development and service information, plus a complete history of international passenger and freight locomotive evolution.

Author : J. David Conrad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Steam Locomotive Directory of North America written by J. David Conrad and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tim Hillier-Graves
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473885760
Total Pages : 605 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Turbomotive: Stanier's Advanced Pacific written by Tim Hillier-Graves and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turbomotive was unique in Britain's railway history, and an experimental engine that proved successful but came too late to effect the direction of steam development or deflect the onset of diesel and electric locomotives. It was the brainchild of two of the most influential engineers of the twentieth century William Stanier of the LMS and Henry Guy of Metropolitan Vickers. They hoped that turbine power, which had already revolutionized ships propulsion and power stations, would do the same for the railways.When Turbomotive appeared in 1935, she became a PR phenomenon at a time when commercial rivalry between the LMS and the LNER was reaching its height. Its launch at Euston in June was accompanied by a great fanfare and much publicity. Such was the interest in this 'revolutionary' idea that the engine would attract attention all her life.Although producing good but not remarkable performances, she remained in service, plying her trade between London and Liverpool for longer than anyone predicted. Most expected a quick rebuild to conventional form, but the coming of war and lack of resources meant that she carried on until 1950 in turbine form.Inevitably, change came when maintenance costs seemed likely to escalate and rebuilding seemed unavoidable. She reappeared in August 1952, part Princess and part Coronation, but her new life was cut short by the disaster at Harrow in October. Although many thought her repairable, she was scrapped to make way for another 'experimental' steam engine.This book presents the compulsive and fascinating story of this remarkable locomotive, drawn from a wide variety of sources, many previously untapped and unpublished, including memories of the designers, the crew who drove her, accountants and hardheaded business men, PR teams, the press, the passengers and many more.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760344884
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North American Railroad Family Trees written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Illustrated history of the North American Railroad industry's mergers and acquisitions illustrated with historical photography and 50 specially commissioned maps and line diagrams charting that evolution"-Provided by publisher.