Well-done pictorial history of the C&O's development and use of the H-7 2-8-8-2 steam locomotive. The H-7 served to bridge the gap between the era of the drag-freight and the the modern era of speed and power-at-sped locomotives, proving that a simple articulated locomotive could combine tremendous tractive power with sustained speed while pulling heavy loads. The author describes the H-7's predecessors, the design and construction and the H-7's life on the line, including interviews with the men who ran them. With roster, map, drawings, and technical charts, foldout sheet with schematic diagrams. With oversized foldout schematic diagram of all aspects of the H-7 in a rear pocket. 54 pages.

Chesapeake & Ohio H7 Series - Classic Power No. 1

Thomas W. Dixon

N.J. International Inc.

Well-done history of the 4-8-4 steam locomotives or "Northerns," first developed for the Northern Pacific by Alco and later adopted by many railroads. The book explores the NP's need for more power, the reasons for the 4-8-4 design, and the construction of the first batch. The book then showcases each of the classes (A-1 through A-5), detailing the differences and how they were used, and including some information on dispositions. Illustrated throughout with photos (both black and white and color, showing everything from construction to action shots), diagrams, and drawings (including a beautiful colored foldout of No. 2607). With an excellent discussion of paint schemes over the year plus guide to painting models and a discussion of where to acquire model locomotives. With bibliography. 100 pages.

The First Northerns: Northern Pacific A Class 4-8-4 - Classic Power No. 4

Thomas Dressler

Nicely done pictorial of cabooses for the New Haven &amp; Hartford Railroad and the New York Central Railroad. With photos, both color and black and white, as well as schematic diagrams and brief technical data. Covers the NYC bobber, short standard, 24'/26'/30'/32' wood, the standard, the converted box car, the pacemaker, bay window and 22' steel transfer; for the NH&amp;H, the NE, NE-2, NE-3, NE-4, NE-5, and NE-6. Invaluable reference book for the modeler or railroad historian.

Cabooses of the New Haven & New York Central Railroads

Anon`

Full color pictorial of diesel locomotives in the Northeast: the Lehigh Valley, Erie Lackawanna, Reading, Central Railroad of New Jersey, B&amp;O, Raritan River, Delaware &amp; Hudson, the New York, Susquehanna &amp; Western Railway and Bethlehem Steel are all represented. With map.

A Color Pictorial of Northeastern Railfaning

Ford, Steven

Hart, Fred

Nicely done pictorial of the cabin cars (or cabooses, as everyone else called them) for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Long Island Railroad. There are usually at least 2-3 and sometimes more photos of each class (both color and black and white) as well as a schematic diagram with some technical data. Classes covered include NC, ND, N5, N5a, N5b, N5c, N6A, N6B, N8, and N5E for the PRR and N52A, N22A, N22B and N52B for the LIRR. Invaluable reference book for the modeler or railroad historian. Also includes AAR standards (with diagrams) for caboose break systems and safety appliances. Unpaginated.

Cabin Cars of the Pennsylvania and Long Island Railroads (Caboose Data Book No. 2)

Well-done history of the development of the Pennsy Q Class, perhaps the most powerful steam locomotive ever. Explains its origins at the Baldwin Locomotive Works, the B&O's Q1, and its adoption by the Pennsylvania Railroad. With black and white photos throughout and detailed diagrams specifically designed to help the scale modeler. Also includes a reprint of a 1946 article from "Railway Mechanical Engineer" magazine about the PRR's Q2s. Includes PRR roster of Q1s and Q2s. 88 pages.

Pennsy Q Class

Harley, E. T.

Science & Math

Fascinating pictorial history of the Pennsylvania Railroad's fleet of 425 Pacific K4 steam locomotives, detailing why they were so successful and famed. Includes roster, foldout engravings and schematic diagrams. Illustrated with black and white (and a few color) photos). 178 pages.

The Many Faces of the Pennsy K-4 - Classic Power No. 6

Alvin F. Staufer

Bert Pennypacker

Well-done history of the Milwaukee Road electric locomotives, beautiful engines that out-performed steam and diesel in almost every category. The book provides excellent information on the running of the railroad, including management decisions (good and bad) and information garnered from extensive interviews with Milwaukee employees. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos as well as a color section. With detailed technical appendices and schematic track diagrams showing all electrified lines. Includes maps, gradient profiles, and bibliography. 310 pages with index.

The Milwaukee Electrics

Holley, Noel T.

Technology

Handsomely done collection of photos of the Brooklyn elevated system. Based largely on the collection of Edward Bishop Watson, past president of the Brooklyn Historical Society and dean of New York transportation history, this collection is definitive and well-chosen. The book covers early steam railroads to Brooklyn's beaches and over the Brooklyn Bridge as well as the elevated lines. Shows Classes 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, rebuilt, C, Q, and work cars (including crocodile-style electric locomotives). Includes rosters of BRT equipment. Illustrated throughout with black and white (and some color) photos. With several maps, including one showing service to the 1939 World's Fair. 118 pages.

The Brooklyn Elevated

James C. Greller

Edward B. Watson

Well-done pictorial history of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Mountain type steam locomotives. With technical charts. Illustrated with a mix of black and white and color photos, a color foldout, and schematic diagrams. 120 pages.

Pennsylvania M-1 Dual Service Mountains - Classic Power No. 8

Pennypacker, Burt

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