"From the roots of narrow-gauge steam in Wales to the modern steam-powered tourist trains of Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Colorado, this wonderful title features coal-consuming behemoths and the men and women who keep them chugging along tracks that measure just two or three feet in width. The historic equipment and procedures still used by these lines lend a timeless aura to photography that's sure to transport readers back to the days before diesel power." ~ Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotives
n & w the giant of steam - norfolk and western giant of steam
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk & Western Railway's Magnificent Mallets: The Y Class 2-8-8-2s
~ by William E. Wardeb, William E. Warden
Norfolk & Western Railway's Magnificent Mallets: The Y Class 2-8-8-2s
Norfolk & Western Y-Class Articulated Steam Locomotives
"This book explores the class thoroughly. It is a complete revision of the 64-page softbound book released in 1993 as "N&W's Magnificent Mallets." Completely re-worked and DOUBLED in size, it has more than 70% new or changed photos. Additional text has been added on the Y-Class Mallets, and an appendix chapter has been added to illustrate some of the N&W's other classes of articulated steam. Additional side-bar text is presented, as well as mechanical drawings. Photos are reproduced in larger format, which will prove very useful for modelers. - 128 Pages, 160+ B&W and color photos " ~ TLC Publishing
pennsy power, PRR
Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1900-1957
"Steam Section
Switchers and Mallets... F class Moguls... H class Consolidations... L class Mikados... I class Decapods... N class Santa Fe... J class Texas...
D class Americans... G class Ten Wheelers... E class Atlantics... K class Early Pacific... K 4s class Pacific... K 5 class Pacific...
M class Mountains... T class Duplex... S and Q class Duplex
Electric Section
DD1 class... FF1 class.... L5 class... B1 class... O1 class... P5 class... L6 class... GG1 class... DD2 class... FF2 class... E 2 & E 3 class...
E44 class..."
Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive
" ... documents the role played by mechanical engineers in the development of locomotive design. ...traces the evolution of the steam engine from the early 1700s through the early 1800s, when the first locomotives were sent to the United States from England. ..." ~ Indiana University Press
The book contains an historical introduction surveying the Porter company history and its very wide variety of locomotives... including but not limited to, geared, rod, fireless, pneumatic, and special purpose models. Also included is a reprint of the "Thirteenth Edition Porter" catalog containing technical information and photographs of over 695 locomotives, and a roster of the Porter locomotive owners. This is a "MUST HAVE" even for those that are not Porter Nuts.
Rio Grande Steam Locomotives: Standard Gauge
Rock Island Motive Power 1933 - 1955
"This one-of-a-kind tribute to the Rock Island era not only includes many stunning railroad photographs, but also these rosters: Steam Locomotives July 1, 1933; Locomotives with Syphons, Boosters, Stokers, Feedwater Heaters and Oil Burning Locomotives as of July 1, 1933; Locomotives Converted to Oil After 1933; Summary of Steam Locomotives as of September 1, 1946; System Distribution of Locomotives April 1, 1941, March 1, 1947; Roundhouses and Locomotive Repair Shops 1933; Retirement or Sale Dates of Steam Locomotives 1933 to 1955; "First Generation" Diesel Locomotives 1930-1955; Rock Island Important Historical Dates 1947-1955 and many more!" Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders
Southern Pacific Daylight Steam Locomotives
"Southern Pacific Daylight Steam Locomotives covers the Daylight’s inception and glory years, the Warbaby era, the Western Pacific versions, the American Freedom Train, and the modern-day adventures of the 4449. It includes full technical details, specifications, and complete historical data on all the Daylights. Variations in the appearance of the engines, a "Daylight Spotter’s Guide," numerous first-person accounts from the people who ran the Daylights, and a thorough index make this a book you’ll refer to time and time again. This book is the story of "the most beautiful trains in the world."
"This is a must have for evey Live Steamer. Joseph Nelson has provided a great resource for anyone who wants to build a Live Steam Locomotive and an important resource for every workshop." by Fr. Jay Finelli ~
So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive