Electric Locomotives | Brian Solomon | A good treatment of the electric locomotive.

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Electric Locomotives

	Electric Locomotives Brian Solomon MBI, 2003 - 96 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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The history of electric freight and inter-urban commuter locomotives in the U.S. begins with their development in East Coast urban centers and continues their service in the present day. Railways that used or continue to use electric motive power in cities, suburbs and even over mountain passes - including the B&O, Pennsylvania, New Haven, New York Central, Norfolk & Western, Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, and Amtrack - are depicted in period and modern color photography. The book also covers legendary electrics like the S-motors that towed steam powered trains through tunnels and into busy urban stations and several more. The text includes discussion on the roles played by GE and Westinghouse, specialized equipment, and how technology laid the groundwork for the development of diesel-electric locomotives prior to WW II.

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A good treatment of the electric locomotive.

This book specifically treats the titled subject. The photographic record is well done. An excelent primer, one might want more information and diagrams illustrating some of the technical information. It lacks an additional reading list of books where further information is available. (This unfortunately is not unusual for this type of book.) Overall an excellent book covering the subject.

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