Fascinating examination of the electrification efforts of two major railroads -- the Great Northern and the Pennsylvania -- and their successes, experiments and failures. The book focusses on the GN's decision to electrify the daunting stretch between Wenatchee and Skykomish, how the electrification system was planned and built, how the locomotives were designed (including the Z-1, Y-1, and W-1), how the Cascade Tunnels were modified, and how the more economical diesels eventually killed them. The book also examines the Pennsylvania Railroad's electric locomotives, including the P5, E2b and FF-1, discusses the PR's working relationship with GN, the effect of diesels on the design of the electrics, the use of data from The Virginian Railroad's electrics and from GN's experiments with the E2b in order to cast new light on this form of motive power. Illustrated with a mix of black and white and some color photographs. With rosters. 64 pages.

Cross Continent Electrics

Pennypacker, Bert

N.J. International

Detailed description, illustrated throughout with black and white photos, of the Pennsylvania Railroad's steam and electric locomotives from 1900-1957. For steam locomotives, the book shows switchers and Mallets, F Class Moguls, H Class Consolidations, L Class Mikados, I Class Decapods, N Class Santa Fe, J Class Texas, D Class Americans, G Class Ten Wheelers, E Class Atlantics, K Class Early Pacifics, K 4s Class Pacifics, K 5 Class Pacifics, M Class Mountains, T Class Duplexes, and S and Q Class Duplexes. For electric locomotives, the book shows DD1, FF1, L5, B1, O1, P5, L6, GG1, DD2, FF2, E2, E3, and E44. The book also has 32 color reproductions of the famed Pennsylvania calendar paintings from 1925-1958, many by Grif Teller.

Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957

Staufer, Alvin F.

Travel

Alvin Staufer

A Fascinating Ride on the Rails of History
No form of transportation evokes as much romance and nostalgia as 20th Century railway travel. From Babe Ruth and his teammates traveling to yet another World Series, to Harry Truman’s whistle-stop campaigns, to Nick and Nora settling into a Pullman sleeper en route to their next adventure, so many of America’s most cherished memories have been powered by steam. Rail fans and train enthusiasts will treasure this indispensable guide to the Pennsylvania Railroad’s late, great steam locomotives from the first half of the last century. From 1900-1957, a brilliant and dedicated engineering team brought forth the most powerful and efficient locomotives in the nation, and made the “Pennsy,” as it was colloquially known, the “Standard Railway of the World.” Alvin Stauffer’s knowledge of the Pennsy’s steam and electric engines makes Pennsy Power the cornerstone for any rail fan’s personal library. This comprehensive guide contains… <ul>
<li>Detailed descriptions and illustrations of all classes of steam and electric locomotives</li> <li>Black and white photos from the Pennsy’s Golden Age</li> <li>· from 1925-1958</li> <li>· And much, much more!</li> </ul>

Engineering & Transportation

Staufer, Alvin R.

Transportation

Echo Point Books & Media

A Fascinating Ride on the Rails of HistoryNo form of transportation evokes as much romance and nostalgia as 20th Century railway travel. From Babe Ruth and his teammates traveling to yet another World Series, to Harry Truman's whistle-stop campaigns, to Nick and Nora settling into a Pullman sleeper en route to their next adventure, so many of America's most cherished memories have been powered by steam.Rail fans and train enthusiasts will treasure this indispensable guide to the Pennsylvania Railroad's late, great steam locomotives from the first half of the last century. From 1900-1957, a brilliant and dedicated engineering team brought forth the most powerful and efficient locomotives in the nation, and made the "Pennsy," as it was colloquially known, the "Standard Railway of the World."Alvin Stauffer's knowledge of the Pennsy's steam and electric engines makes Pennsy Power the cornerstone for any rail fan's personal library. This comprehensive guide contains¿·	Detailed descriptions and illustrations of all classes of steam and electric locomotives·	Black and white photos from the Pennsy's Golden Age·	32 color reproductions of the famed Pennsylvania Railroad calendars from 1925-1958·	And much, much more!

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Cross Continent Electrics

Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957

Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957

Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957