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Publication Date:April 10, 2000 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition:Expedited shipping is not available for this item. Items are mailed via USPS media mail within 2 business days and should arrive 4-14 business days later.
Ride the rails through the development and history of America's diesel-electric locomotives. Diesel-electric played a critical role in the industrialization of America. After WWII, diesels rapidly displaced the steam locomotive as the dominant source of motive power on the rails. This lavishly illustrated volume delivers detailed coverage of the development of the diesel including AC traction and the 800-horsepower beasts introduced in the mid 1990s. Solomon describes how diesels are operated and maintained today. Appendix lists where restored early diesels can be seen today.
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Great condition!April 12, 2007 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book was in excellant condition for a 'used' book, and arrived very fast, within 10 days! I'll be back!
The American Diesal LocomotiveFebruary 22, 2006 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this book,useful for information.Another book full of excellent photographs showing locomotives in various duties.
The American Diesel LocomotiveJuly 12, 2001 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book gives history and interesting facts with color illustrations; a very good choice. All American manafactures covered. I always enjoy my copy finding new information i missed the last reading.