The Railroad Encyclopedia

By: Motorbook Publishing

Book Overview

From steam engines of the 19th century to the 20th centurys diesel-powered behemoths and the high-speed, electric commuter trains of today, this all-encompassing, illustrated history examines the impact trains and railroads have had on commerce, travel and everyday life around the globe for nearly two centuries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760311366
• ISBN13: 9780760311363
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

This book is a keeper!

I am getting into model railroading. I checked this book out of my local library. It gave me information I wanted for engines. It devotes about four pages to each of the important engines, i.e. Hudson, Challenger, Big Boy, F3 diesel, et al. I liked it so much - I bought it. Enough said!