North American Locomotives

North American Locomotives

<DIV><B>Profusely illustrated with rare historic and previously unpublished modern photography, <I>North American Locomotives</I> this is the perfect addition to the library of any rail fan.</B><BR /><BR /> This invaluable volume spans <B>more than 150 years of locomotive technology </B>to examine the wide variety of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives that have powered ninety North American railroads, past and present, through the decades. Since <B>locomotive-building</B> has long been a made-to-order business, the book is arranged alphabetically by railroad to give you a better understanding of how specific technologies suited specific needs.<BR /><BR /> The railroads <B>featured</B> range from the best-known historic lines, such as the <B>Canadian Pacific</B>, <B>Santa Fe</B>, <B>Union Pacific</B>, and <B>Baltimore & Ohio</B>, to today's giant <B>Class I roads</B>, commuter lines, and <B>selected short lines</B>. The result is a beautifully presented reference guide that features more than <B>400 locomotive gems</B>, including historic machines such as New York Central's J3a Hudsons, Pennsylvania Railroad's GG1 electrics, and EMD's classic E- and F-Units, to today's most powerful modern diesels.<BR /><BR /> All the major builders - past and present - are represented, including such <B>heavyweights</B> as Baldwin, Alco, Lima, EMD, GE, and more.</DIV>