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Electric Locomotives

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I found this an excellent scource of information on the developement of the Electric Locomotive in North America .An overview is provided from introduction of the technology to the present day utiliisation of this form of traction .
As a person with a technical background a more profound explanation of fonction would have been appreciated. I.E.Block Diagrams ,photos of rectifying diodes, and resistors used to control starting currents in D.C. locomotives . They must be, "whoppers" .Blessings Paul Coliton

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.

This book had plenty of facts but was ultimately disappointing. It had too many references to design features without definitions. I had to keep the Wikipedia open to know what the author was talking about.
The many locomotives started to blur together and the pictures were of little help. A spreadsheet of locomotives with features, driver arrangements, and power ratings would have been a big help.
Lastly, the pictures could have been improved with the help of a designer and some PhotoShop work.
It's a slim volume that can be read in one sitting. It is as likely to crush your interest as fuel your desire for more research.