The American Diesel Locomotive

The American Diesel Locomotive
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Publisher : Motorbooks International
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : 0760306664
ISBN-13 : 9780760306666
Rating : 4/5 (666 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The American Diesel Locomotive by : Brian Solomon

Download or read book The American Diesel Locomotive written by Brian Solomon and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 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.

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