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Guide to North American Steam Locomotives (Railroad Reference, No 8)
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1993
complete details and fabulous pictures of most steam locos
This is a very complete review of all the major types of steam locomotives in service, from 1880's through 1950's. The archival photos are clear and beautifully detailed, all in sharp black and white. The best feature is the alphabetical format for road names and ...
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American Steam Locomotives
Brian Solomon
MBI, 1998
An info- and picture-packed volume on the steam locomotive
Author Brian Solomon has picked the best resources available to provide rail historians the newest tome on the technology and history of the development of the steam locomotive in America. In addition to culling the most reliable authorities in a well-written text, ...
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So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive
Joseph F. Nelson
Wildwood Publications, 1978
on the other hand...
On the other hand, (I also wrote "well...") the graphics are very good. The photos are all very nice and the drawings are exquisite. Note: I was in a bad mood when I wrote "well...", and that is why I gave it a lower rating that time. Trevor
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Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (Railroads Past and Present)
J. Parker Lamb
Indiana University Press, 2003
Excellent historical/engineering perspective.
This book is primarily for steam train buffs, but also shows the progression of steam power to electric and diesel in the U.S. Written from an engineering perspective, it is both interesting and informative. The photos alone are worth having this book in your ...
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Steam, Smoke and Steel: Back in Time With Trains
Patrick O'Brien
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000
Innovative and Entertaining Presentation of Train History
When my son found this book at the local library, I couldn't wait to write a gushing review. I am really delighted with this book. The more we read it together, the more impressed I am with the author and illustrator.
This book is organized so that you go back in ...
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Chesapeake & Ohio Super Power Steam Locomotives
Eugene L Huddleston
TLC Publishing, 2005
Chesapeake & Ohio Super Power - Super Book.
For anyone interested in steam locomotives of any nationality this is one to
buy for their library. A beautifully laid out book with hundreds of photo's it gives the history and running abilities of these huge engines. The engineering background and building is ...
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Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway: History and Steam Locomotives
Richard E. Prince
Indiana University Press, 2001
NCSTL History and Steam Loco review
Awesome book, makes for great reading and modeling the NCSTL.
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How Steam Locomotives Really Work
P. W. B. Semmens, A. J. Goldfinch
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
Great explanatory text that gets into all the details
This is a small paperback that had me spellbound. That's as good as a technical text can be! I carried it everywhere with me, and read it in my spare time. If you love steam locomotives, this is a real page turner. It covers steam engines from the earliest ones ...
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Southern Pacific Daylight Steam Locomotives (TrainTech)
Kenneth G. Johnsen
Specialty Press, 2007
The Prettiest Engines
The Daylights were arguably the most attractive steam locomotives ever built in the United States. First the mechanics of the engine, its balance, the look of brute power makes it look great. Now combine this with the red-orange-red paint scheme and the silver painted ...
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Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor
Russell S. Bonds
Westholme Publishing, 2006
Forgotten History, This was the Doolittle Raid of the Civil War
I had completely forgotten the old Fess Parker movie "The Great Locomotive Chase" when I saw this book. The book captured my interest quickly and was easy to follow. It was an excellent account of the lead up and conditions of the raid to steal a locomotive and wreck ...
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Louisville & Nashville Steam Locomotives, 1968
Richard E. Prince
Indiana University Press, 2001
Another Prince of a Book!
This is another book by the prolific railroad author Richard E. Prince who is well-known throughout the American railfan community for his books on the steam locomotives of several Southeastern railroads. These books, mostly long out of print and of limited initial ...
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Steam Locomotives: Projects & Ideas (Model Railroader Books)
John Pryke
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2003
Clear, direct instructions and full-color photographs
Expertly compiled and edited by model railroading expert John Ryke, Steam Locomotive Projects And Ideas is an impressive resource ideal the novice and welcomed by advanced railroad modelers alike. Clear, direct instructions and full-color photographs detail the basics ...
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Model Railroader Cyclopedia: Steam Locomotives (Model Railroader)
Linn Westcott
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1980
A must have for steam enthusiasts
Maybe I looked at a different book than the previous reviewer. This is dynamite. It's obviously great for model makers, but I like it just for the reference info and the photographs. Couple this with Drury's Guide to North American Steam Locomotives and it's a great ...
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The Engine Driver's Manual: How to Prepare, Fire and Drive a Steam Locomotive
Brian Topping
Ian Allan Publishing, 1999
Fabulous book for British train lovers
Obviously, in the states, it is hard to find a book on how to prepare, fire, and drive a British steam locomotive. This book provides plenty of illustrations, photos, text and history that deals with the many aspects of this subject. Great read!
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West Virginia's Last Logging Railroad -the Meadow River Lumber Company
Philip V Bagdon
TLC Publishing, 2003
Wonderfull!!
This book is a gotta have if you are into logging railroad history! Loaded with pictures and personal accounts from locamotive engineers. Easy reading and a full tackage map to follow the sequence of logging areas with. A must for the railroad buff.
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