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Electric Locomotives | 
 enlarge | Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 805720
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 8.1 x 0.3
ISBN: 0760313598
Dewey Decimal Number: 385
EAN: 9780760313596
ASIN: 0760313598
Publication Date: October 2003
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Product Description
The history of electric freight and inter-urban commuter locomotives in the U.S. begins with their development in East Coast urban centers and continues their service in the present day. Railways that used or continue to use electric motive power in cities, suburbs and even over mountain passes - including the B&O, Pennsylvania, New Haven, New York Central, Norfolk & Western, Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, and Amtrack - are depicted in period and modern color photography. This book also covers legendary electrics like the S-motors that towed steam powered trains through tunnels and into busy urban stations and several more. The text includes discussion on the roles played by GE and Westinghouse, specialized equipment, and how technology laid the groundwork for the development of diesel-electric locomotives prior to WW II.
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A good treatment of the electric locomotive. February 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book specifically treats the titled subject. The photographic record is well done. An excelent primer, one might want more information and diagrams illustrating some of the technical information. It lacks an additional reading list of books where further information is available. (This unfortunately is not unusual for this type of book.) Overall an excellent book covering the subject.
Something For the Layman January 10, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found this an excellent scource of information on the developement of the Electric Locomotive in North America .An overview is provided from introduction of the technology to the present day utiliisation of this form of traction .
As a person with a technical background a more profound explanation of fonction would have been appreciated. I.E.Block Diagrams ,photos of rectifying diodes, and resistors used to control starting currents in D.C. locomotives . They must be, "whoppers" .Blessings Paul Coliton
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