North American Locomotives A Railroad by Railroad Photo History Hard Book

North American Locomotives A Railroad by Railroad Photo History Hardcover Book. Book in new condition. Never used. Was stored in closet then only used for decorative purpose. No flaws. Looks brand new!!!! Great on a shelf, coffee table book and for someone who loves trains. Hardcover Publication date 12-30-2012 288 pages ISBN: 978-0-7603-4370-8 Beautiful colorful and black and white photos on every page. Smoke free home 10.25” X 1” X 12.38” Spanning more than one and a half centuries, this treasure trove examines the steam, diesel, and electric locomotives that have have kept North American commerce on the rails since the middle of the nineteenth centuty. Prolific rail author Brian Solomon takes an encyclopedic approach and describes every major type. And because locomotive-building has long been a made-to-order business, the book is arranged alphabetically by railroads from across the United States and Canada to show the variant technologies that railroads ordered to best suit their specific needs, whether for freight or passenger operations. The 75-plus railroads covered range from the best known historical lines such as Canadian Pacific, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and Baltimore & Ohio, to today’s giant Class I roads, commuter lines, and selected short lines. The result is a profusely illustrated and beautifully presented reference guide that features more than 400 locomotive gems from throughout the ages.