Norfolk & Western
Norfolk & Western

Author: William E. Warden

Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780962200366

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The Norfolk & Western railroad was Americas last holdout for steam - in 1954 every locomotive on its roster was steam powered. Yet, by 1960, every N&W train was diesel powered. This is the amazing story of the American railroads switch to diesel locomotives as told through the history of the Norfolk & Western. Warden tells how and why they switched to diesel, identifies N&W steam locomotives, the trains to which they were assigned, and the diesel locomotives that took their place.

The Last of Steam
The Last of Steam

Author: Joe G. Collias

Publisher:

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 9780911581324

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This collection of pictures contains 300 photographs and a minimum of text. The sights, smells and sounds of steam come alive in this book as the waning years of steam railroading throughout the United States is presented. Many roads are included such as the AT&SF, B&O, CN, CP, C&O, CB&Q, Milw., C&NW, RI, Rio Grande, NYC, Pennsy and many more.

The Last Steam Railroad in America
The Last Steam Railroad in America

Author: Thomas H. Garver

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Photographs and text introduce the reader to the people and places associated with the Norfolk and Western Railway which in the 1950s was the last American railroad to utilize steam engines.

Passion for Steam
Passion for Steam

Author: Patrick Whitehouse

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780715313848

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Nostalgic writing combined with vintage photographs celebrate the unique joys of steam trains.

The Nickel Plate Story
The Nickel Plate Story

Author: John A. Rehor

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13:

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The story of how an independent railroad fought for its life throughout its competitive history. Presents the history of the famed New York. Chicago & St. Louis Railroad with a system map, division profiles, illustrated rosters, chapter maps and more. By John A. Rehor. 8 1/2 x 11; 484 pgs.; 527 b&w photos and 15 illus.; includes dust jacket.