Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives

Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives
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Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
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ISBN-10 : 1627004556
ISBN-13 : 9781627004558
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Download or read book Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book covers the history, development, construction, and operation of diesel locomotives, from pioneering boxcab switchers of the 1920s to today's high-horsepower AC-traction-motor road locomotives. Roster information for more than 120 historical and current railroads helps show how various railroads dieselized and what power they used on their freight and passenger trains."--


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