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American Steam Locomotives (Hardcover)

by Brian Solomon (Author) "In a world where change is constant and rapid, it is difficult for us to fully appreciate how long it took for the steam locomotive..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Union Pacific, York Central (more...)

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A powerful collection of yesterdays iron workhorses captured in a variety of nostalgic photographs. Solomon's thoroughly-researched text details the origins, development and growth of the steam locomotive from its earliest days right up to its final futile battles to compete with the diesel. Witness the intimate workings of old steam engines that used 20,000 gallons of water per hour! And look inside fireboxes large enough to host a dinner for 12! See these iron behemoths inside and out, in photographs of them on the tracks, as well as in shots of them being rebuilt. An action-packed profile of the mighty steam trains that once ruled the tracks.

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: MBI (May 23, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760303363
ISBN-13: 978-0760303368
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #423,085 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In a world where change is constant and rapid, it is difficult for us to fully appreciate how long it took for the steam locomotive to be developed. Read the first page

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New York, Union Pacific, York Central, Rio Grande, Pennsylvania Railroad, World War, West Virginia, Nickel Plate, North America, New England, New Haven, Ten Wheeler, East Broad Top, Fred Matthews, Great Northern, Richard Jay Solomon, Central Pacific, Milwaukee Road, New Mexico, John Bull, South Carolina, Cranberry Grade, Cumbres Pass, Jay Williams, Old Maud

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Development of the Locomotive Engine by Angus Sinclair on page 36, and Back Matter
American Locomotives by Professor John H. White Jr. in Back Matter
Steam Locomotives by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
American Steam Locomotives by Paul North in Back Matter
Early American Locomotives (Trains) by John H. White Jr. in Back Matter

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Santa Fe Railway (Enthusiast Color Series) by Brian Solomon in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars An info- and picture-packed volume on the steam locomotive, March 11, 1999

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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, Solomon has carefully picked what appear to be some of the highest-quality photographs available of the various types of steam locomotives developed, some from the earliest days of Kodachrome slide color photography. Written with all knowledge levels of rail buff in mind, this is a volume that deserves to be in the library of every railfan, from the newly-initiated to the knowledgeable veteran.

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5.0 out of 5 stars American Steam Locomotive, April 2, 2004

By	Mark "Mark" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This is truly wonderful book following the development of the American steam locomotive to its culmination. The text is easy to read & very involving - you don't want to put it down. This is my second Brian Solomon book, & not my last. I think a "search" by author is required.
The superb images seem to be a hallmark of Brian's books & compliment the text beautifully. Only three photos were lost in the crease; sad, but much less than other Rail books.
Again Mr. Solomon's work is welcome on me bookshelf, if I can put it down long enough.

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4.0 out of 5 stars interesting but would like more photos, June 12, 2008

By	WiseWoman (South Eastern USA) - See all my reviews

this book has the history and a lot of good photos but I prefer books with even more photos than this one has

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