"American Narrow Gauge Railroads is dense and heavy, but lavishly illustrated and quick reading. Every single narrow gauge railroad in U.S. history is carefully documented and organized in a clear reference. Detailed information is provided, including thousands of footnoted sources." Photographic and textual coverage of railroads using geared steam is also included. American Narrow Gauge Railroads
"Author Brian Solomon has picked the best resources available to provide rail historians the newest tome on the technology and history of the development of the steam locomotive in America. In addition to culling the most reliable authorities in a well-written text, Solomon has carefully picked what appear to be some of the highest-quality photographs available of the various types of steam locomotives developed, some from the earliest days of Kodachrome slide color photography. Written with all knowledge levels of rail buff in mind, this is a volume that deserves to be in the library of every railfan, from the newly-initiated to the knowledgeable veteran. " ~ American Steam Locomotive
Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America
"An account of the 19th-century industrial giant, combining economic, labor, and social history and the history of technology. Examines the structure of railroad demand, the company's sophisticated production- management controls, and the forces driving continual innovation in locomotive design. Includes detailed information on the company's workforce, and statistics on its annual output and employment from 1832 to 1932. Contains b&w photos" ~ The Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1915
big boy locomotive big boy train big boy engine
"Built by the American Locomotive Company (Alco) for the Union Pacific, the "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 was the world's largest locomotive, weighing over one million pounds. This book is a tribute to Alco and the Union Pacific Dept of Research and Mechanical Standards who in 1940 collaborated and had the "Big Boy" complete in just about a year." Large foldout photo included.
Building a Lima Locomotive
"... depicting the commercial process of steam railroad locomotive construction at Lima Locomotive Works, in Lima, Ohio. This book is like a plant tour of the complex and walks the reader through the many heavy processes required to construct a steam railroad locomotive. ... See how every aspect of the steam locomotive was manufactured. ... each chapter takes the reader into a different building in the 67 acre complex and explores the manufacturing arts and its many craftsmen. Through the boiler shop, foundry, forging, machining, tender shop and final assembly, this is a book every rail buff and industrial historian should have. An Illinois Central 2-8-2 locomotive is depicted throughout the book."
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohio Super Power Steam Locomotives
"Among roads wealthy enough to afford such engines, Chesapeake & Ohio was in the forefront with its 'Super Power,' and this new book systematically sets forth the development, use, maintenance, and performance of these 'custom made' designs from the introduction in 1930 of the C&O T-1, then the world's most powerful two-cylinder locomotive, through the 'Kanawhas' and 'Greenbriers' of the 1940s, to the L-2 class of 1942 and 1948, the worlds heaviest Hudsons, to the last fifteen of the Allegheny type, which had established the highest drawbar horsepower record of any steam locomotive in the world. . . . "
Hardbound, 112 pages, 175+ B&W and color photos.
"Great collection of photos showing steam locomotives with trains in the Southeast, including SR, N&W, C&O, VGN, ACL, SAL, L&N, and others." ~ TLC Publishing Co.
"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