1973 reprint of an American Locomotive Co. brochure, originally published circa 1920, that describes the wide range of standardized steam locomotives designed and built during World War I for the U.S. Railroad Administration. The brochure shows twelve locomotives each facing a page giving its complete technical data. Illustrated with black and white photos. 36 pages.

Standardized Locomotives Built For The US Railroad Administration: An Historic Reprint

American Locomotive Company

Specialty Press

<p>Originally patented in 1884 by Orange Jull, the Rotary Snow Plow was a keyinnovation that allowed American railroads to operate throughout the wintermonths. The first rotary plow was built by the Cooke Locomotive Co. of New Jersey and successfully tested by the Union Pacific in 1887. Cooke Co.was eventually bought by the American Locomotive Company, the nation’ssecond-largest builder of steam locomotives. This replica brochure includes a short history, operating information and rules. It dates to about 1907.</p>

American Locomotive Co. Rotary Snowplow

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

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Standardized Locomotives Built For The US Railroad Administration: An Historic Reprint

American Locomotive Co. Rotary Snowplow