"This edition contains more than 1100 pages of state-of-the-art technical resource information, with extensive descriptions, as well as, high quality technical drawings of freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives in use today and those still in the planning stages. The most versatile, powerful and professional railroad research tool available." ~ Simmons-Boardman Pub. Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia: 1997
"This edition contains more than 1100 pages of state-of-the-art technical resource information, with extensive descriptions, as well as, high quality technical drawings of freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives in use today and those still in the planning stages. The most versatile, powerful and professional railroad research tool available." ~ Simmons-Boardman Pub. Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia: 1997
"The first and only complete study of the Southwest's most successful railway is back in print! This book documents a proud history with diagrams, maps, and over 300 photographs. Includes a roster of every steam and diesel locomotive owned by the Cotton Belt and its predecessors up to 1977. A must-have for any locomotive enthusiast." ~ Amazon.com
The Diesel Builders: Fairbanks-Morse and Lima-Hamilton
"A concise work detailing the history of these two companies but concentrating on the locomotives they produced. Generally excellent in technical accuracy. Technical details on each locomotive with lots of photos, mostly black & white. Complete listing of every locomotive produced with date, purchaser and road number."
~ Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years : A Guide to Diesels Built Before 1972
E Units: Electro-Motive's Classic Streamliners
"Experience the history and romance of the glamorous passenger trains of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Features vintage action shots of original EAs, E1s, E3s, E5s, E8s, and more. Includes production history and technical illustrations."