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 enlarge | Author: Hans Halberstadt
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 367080
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 8.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0760301999
Dewey Decimal Number: 625.266
EAN: 9780760301999
ASIN: 0760301999
Publication Date: September 13, 1996
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The workings of modern diesel locos in a nutshell March 23, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book basically takes up where Mike Schafer's "Vintage Diesel Locomotives" leaves off, but with a much different feel. Rather than a chronological history of each diesel builder and their models (with only a passing mention of Alco/MLW/Bombardier), it concentrates on recent developments in diesel-electric technology, with a number of photos on the inner workings of locomotives and inside the cabs. The narrative is much more anecdotal than straight historical. Interestingly, the photos of diesels are biased toward western/midwestern railroads. At press time, two major mergers were in the works, so there are many photos of Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Burlington Northern diesels, with a few of Amtrak and others thrown in for good measure. Probably the most interesting part is the new AC motors and how they differ from DC motors.For a nice look at newer diesel locomotives at a nice price, this book is sure to please. --- Paul H!
 More info in 96 pages than the phone book! November 20, 1998
Great, easily understood text with tons of close-up color photos. Covers topics ranging from the return to traditional cabs, Amtrak, yard switchers and the latest AC motive power from GE & EMD to the anatomy of a locomotive and how they work. Too bad it reads so quickly and is so short!
A wonderful picture-book of modern diesels. September 5, 1997
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If National Geographic were ever to devote an entire issue of their magazine to diesel locomotives, I doubt they could do as good a job as Hans Halberstadt has done with this nifty little volume. The photography is first-rate, and Mr. Halberstadt not only fills his book with wonderful pictures of the most modern offerings from General Electric and General Motors, but has many illustrations of rarely seen views, such as a shop filled with rebuilt traction motors and men busily at work repairing various locomotives. There is even a close-up of a broken crankshaft! The book has a wonderfully light, refreshing text that nicely compliments the beautiful photos. The author makes good use of various anecdotes from several railroad engineers about such diverse topics as grade crossing mishaps to their favorite engines. I know of no other book where one can find out why Santa Fe engineers love the EMD GP60's, but loath the very similar GP60M's. Also you'll find out why a Soo Line engineer's favorite diesel is the rather mundane SD35. I highly recommend this book to all persons who are as fascinated as I am by today's modern diesel locomotives. And yes, the EMD SD90MAC and GE AC6000CW are covered as well. Excellent quality work. My one gripe: I wish it were longer than its too-short 96 pages
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