The Locomotives That Baldwin Built: Contatining a Complete Facsimile of the Original History Of The Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831 - 1923

Fred Westing

Superior Publishing

Pennsy Steam and Semaphore

Superior Publishing Co.

This fascinating book covers two aspects of Pennsylvania Station. First, it contains a reprint of a rare book published in 1912, shortly after completion of the station: "History of the Engineering Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's New York Terminal," by William Couper. This book is packed with information about every aspect of the building of the Pennsylvania Station -- from engineering to architectural motifs -- and is illustrated throughout with black and white photos and diagrams of the building and the tunnels. There are also many rare photos of the leading personnel of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the engineering firms. Second, Mr. Westing has written a detailed and well-illustrated analysis of the side-rod drive electric locomotives that were used to bring trains through the tunnels. Without these engines, Pennsylvania Station might well have been a failure. Includes rosters of all DD1 and Pennsy geared side-rod drive electric locomotives and LIRR DD1 locomotives. With schematics of the locomotives, track plans, and maps of the High-Line and the Manhattan Transfer. 184 pages with index.

Penn Station: Its Tunnels and Side Rodders

Science & Math

Technology

Darwin Pubns

Handsomely done and fascinating history of the Erie Railroad's motive power from 1840-1970. Covers the Erie's history from the early days (when the decision to adopt a 6' gauge impoverished the railroad) through the the decades of steam and then the swift dieselization after World War II, and finally the merger with the Lackawanna and absorption by the Norfolk & Western. The authors carefully explain what the Erie bought and why during each era and how the engines were utilized. With all-time rosters for the Erie, the Lackawanna and the Erie Lackawanna. Illustrated throughout with over 1,000 black and white photos, many of them 2-page spreads, as well as line drawings and a few color paintings. This is without a doubt the most extensive and authoritative collection of photographs ever assembled to to show the Erie's locomotives. 448 pages.

Erie Power

Alvin F. Staufer

A. F. Staufer

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