Modern diesel locomotives book

Exceptional photography captures modern diesel locomotives hard at work moving trains on tracks everywhere from california to boston. Locomotives covers all mainline models built for north american railroads from the mid1 970s to today, from emd dash 2s and ge dash 7s to the latest 70 series and. Photos have been superceeded by mcdonnells locomotives. Professional railroaders will benefit from this wellresearched nutsandbolts book. Rather than a chronological history of each diesel builder and their models with only a passing mention of alcomlwbombardier, it concentrates on recent developments in dieselelectric technology, with a number of photos on the inner workings of locomotives and inside. Halberstadt not only fills his book with wonderful pictures of the most modern offerings from general electric and general motors, but has many illustrations of rarely seen views, such as a shop filled with rebuilt traction motors and men busily at work repairing various locomotives. These would replace more expensive steam locomotives. The purchase of the above locomotives is in line with our policy of adding modern diesel locomotives to our existing fleet of such locomotives so as to further the economical operation of train and switch movements. In the high power race in the 1990s, both emd and ge introduced 6000 horsepower diesel locomotives and the sd90mac was emds version of a 6000 horsepower locomotive, introduced in 1996. The field guide to modern diesel locomotives is out of print at kalmbach publishing co. I highly recommend this book to all persons who are as fascinated as i am by todays modern diesel locomotives. This book basically takes up where mike schafers vintage diesel locomotives leaves off, but with a much different feel. Modern locomotives highhorsepower diesels, 19662000 solomon. Locomotives covers all mainline models built for north american railroads from the mid1 970s to today, from emd dash 2s and ge dash 7s to the latest 70 series and evolution series models, as well as green goats, gensets and mainline passenger electricpowered locomotives.

This book is an indispensable illustrated resource for railfans and families on road trips, filled with easytofind information on locomotives and rolling stock, such as railroad cars, coaches, and wagonsprovided. Aug 14, 2015 this is an excellent guide to the main manufacturers and producers of american diesel and modern american electric locomotives. While it is literally the smallest book in my collection i have found it to be incredibly useful not only in helping to. About the history of modern locomotives illustrated bi. Lionel amtrak o scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. This is an excellent guide to the main manufacturers and producers of american diesel and modern american electric locomotives.

The following is a list of locomotives produced by ge transportation systems before its acquisition and takeover by wabtec. The first 50 years kalmbach 1995 leaves off and updates the information first published in the field guide to modern diesel locomotives kalmbach 2002. Spending eight million, they estimated savings of 1. All wereare built at fort worth, texas or erie, pennsylvania, in the united states. I purchased this particular softback book from amazon, due my my interest not only in american locomotives. Rather than a chronological history of each diesel builder and their models with only a passing mention of alcomlwbombardier, it concentrates on recent developments in diesel electric technology, with a number of photos on the inner workings of locomotives and inside. Although diesel locomotives first came to american railroads in the 1920s, their use was confined to switch engines, and later to passenger train locomotives. Steam locomotives are less efficient than modern diesel and electric locomotives, and a significantly larger workforce is required to operate and service them. The modern diesel and electric reference 2nd edition by greg mcdonnell, jerry a. Jun 27, 20 in this video, i take a look at the modern diesel power softback book by brian solomon.

After you get locomotives, youll want to go out and see. This new oversize, full color book is the diesel spotters guide on steroids. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Learn some basic spotting features for modern emd and ge dieselelectric locomotives by jim hediger, senior editor published. A new railroad book coming down the tracks from simmonsboardman. Diesel locomotives minnesota transportation museum.

A diesel locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine. The 1st and 2nd generation locomotive handbook a textbook on the operation of late first and second generation diesel electric locomotives. Buy two copies, and toss one in your car, and put the other one on your coffee table. With a few exceptions, all of the latest locomotive offerings that can be found operating in north america are covered in this informationpacked volume by noted author greg mcdonnell. It wasnt until 1940 that the electro motive division of general motors emd demonstrated that diesels could practically replace steam locomotives in heavyduty service. From general electric 44tonners to alco rs5s, all of the most important models are included. This page lists every locomotive allocated a tops classification and all modern traction e. The motive powers genesis, however, dates back even further to the world war i.

Vintage and modern diesel locomotives book depository. One of the top reference books that we rely on is the contemporary diesel spotters guide, by louis a. This handbook has been compiled as an aid in the operation and proper management of the locomotives listed below. Modern diesel locomotives by hans halberstadt, 2006, crestline edition, in english modern diesel locomotives 2006 edition open library. The most recent edition of this popular reference book is offered by withers publishing co. The 9 most powerful locomotives in the world the drive. The following is a list of locomotives produced by ge transportation systems before its. Modern locomotives illustrated is the unique bimonthly modern traction magazine dedicated to recording the development and operation of the uk diesel and electric fleets. Mar 9, 2020 all cab forward, narrow or wide nose engines.

List of british rail modern traction locomotive classes. Buy a cheap copy of modern diesel locomotives enthusiast. Modern diesel locomotives 2006 edition open library. A look inside kalmbachs field guide to modern diesel locomotives. Exceptional photography captures modern diesel locomotives hard. Pdf guide to north american diesel locomotives download. See more ideas about diesel locomotive, locomotive and train. Dave cook, rail propulsion systems i look forward to using walter simpsons new book, dieselelectric locomotives, as a text for our railroad mechanical practicum course. Field guide to modern diesel locomotives book, 2002. Learn all about the companies that built diesel locomo. Locomotives is the definitive photographic reference for the north american rail fan. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.

Taking a look at the modern diesel power softback book by. The modern diesel and electric reference amazon uk. Modern locomotives can have 30006600 hp in just one engine. A field guide to trains is a book written and illustrated by gerald foster. Most except the electrics, the switchers, the ac6000cw, and the evolution series are powered by various versions of ges own fdl diesel. This beautifully illustrated, informationpacked book, written by an energy expert, allows you to look under the hood of the most modern diesel electric locomotives through an energy and environmental lens. Learn some basic spotting features for modern emd and ge diesel electric locomotives by jim hediger, senior editor published. If you would like to obtain a copy, we suggest trying your local hobby shop, book retailer, or searching for potential dealers. Trzoniec 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It is essentially a spotting guide offering railfans and rolling stock aficionados, particularly diesel locomotives, a way to identify this equipment. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Emd electro motive divisionpart of gm, general electric and at one time american locomotive company alco. Considerable thought was given to the continuation of the issue numbering from locomotives to modern locomotives illustrated and the final decision taken was to continue the project as one series. In this video, i take a look at the modern diesel power softback book by brian solomon.

This beautifully illustrated, informationpacked book, written by an energy expert, allows you to look under the hood of the most modern dieselelectric locomotives through an energy and environmental lens. The first modern traction edition of modern locomotives illustrated no. Wednesday, april 22, 2020 electromotive diesel and general electric both offer competitive locomotives with different spotting details. A pictorial survey modern traction profiles by david cable isbn. A comprehensive reference manual to locomotives since 1972. After you get locomotives, youll want to go out and see whats new. This book aims to uphold the standard and honor the tradition of the diesel spotters guide. This book picks up new locomotive production where louis marres diesel locomotives. For someone like me who did not work with the real beasts and is relatively new to the model train world, it is a wonderful reference guide. Over eight decades after their invention, diesel locomotives are still the backbone of the american railroad system. This uptodate diesel and electric locomotive guide book picks up where louis a. Buy southern region electro diesel locomotives and units.

Southern region electro diesel locomotives and units. This is an excellent guide to contemporary diesel locomotives. The essential photographic reference to modern north american locomotives. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Features general electric and gms emd diesel locomotives lavishly illustrated with. Early internal combustion locomotives and railcars used kerosene and gasoline as their fuel. British rail figures showed that the cost of crewing and fuelling a steam locomotive was about two and a half times larger than the cost of supporting an equivalent diesel locomotive. However, new locomotive types have also been introduced and modern locomotives of the uk provides their story from conception, to ordering, construction, testing, delivery and entry into traffic. Trzoniec voyageur press quarto publishing group usa inc.

Oct 06, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Great deals on lionel amtrak o scale model railroad locomotives. I purchased this particular softback book from amazon, due my. After you get locomotives, youll want to go out and see whats new railfan and railroad this is a field guide that is also elegant, so my advice is this. It includes 248 pages of color photographs and excellent captions covering north americas locomotive development since 1972. May, 2019 buy southern region electro diesel locomotives and units. The 1955 diesel locomotive classes are given in brackets where applicable. Hans halberstadt a full color gallery of the massive diesel locomotives. This remarkable largeformat reference is a revised, updated and expanded work based on the authors field guide to modern diesel locomotives. The modern diesel and electric reference by greg mcdonnell at indigo.