Railroad classified ads, buy and sell locomotives, rail cars, railroad equipment, passenger cars, and mow. Evolution of the american diesel locomotive railroads. The electro diesel locomotives and multiple units used by the southern region of british railways, were unique to this region. Here is the first comprehensive history of american locomotive companys steam and diesel powered offeringsmachines that combined a rich railroading heritage with a reputation for pushing the envelope of locomotive technology. From a various sources, including books, magazines, other rosters, locomotive diagrams, web sites and email, i have compiled an all time roster of ic diesels. Zeus 25 ton 4wdh diesel locomotives refurbished lead time 12 weeks 6 month warranty export permits, taxes for buyer account.
The diesel roster of the big little railroad is explored from early freight cab units, to historic s. This book provides an indepth history of the north british diesel electric type 2 locomotives which were constructed by the north british locomotive company in glasgow during the late1950s early1960s for use on the eastern and scottish regions of british railways. In this book, brian solomon not only presents a detailed history of emd but also a stunning collection of photography, highlighting many significant emd locomotives from the earliest 1920s railcars and the iconic midcentury f units to the workhorse gps and sds and the hightech threephase ac traction machines of today. Finally, the second half of the book consists of locomotive rosters of over 120 historic and contemporary railroads. They were sold to railroads throughout the united states, canada, mexico and a few were. This uptodate diesel and electric locomotive guide book picks up where louis a. Major update sn and bd to roster data provided by michael richmond. However, the underlying theme of the book is locomotive energy efficiency, fuel economy and the environmental protection agencys emissions standards, leading to tier 4 compliance. The early boxcabs are often credited as the first with a diesel engine although the very first railcar to utilize an internal combustion engine was the mckeen car. Great deals on diesel n scale model railroad locomotives. 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. Operation and maintenance of diesel electric locomotives volume 45 of air force to issue 202 of department of the army technical manual operation and maintenance of diesel electric locomotives, united states. Jeff wilsons new book, guide to north american diesel locomotives, offers more than 300 pages of detailed information on diesel locomotives produced in north america from the 1930s to today.
From 1901 to 1969, alco locomotives were among the best known in north america. Highly detailed reference for the reading model or history enthusiast. Lionel o scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Another way to find the model if you have the railroad and the locomotive number is to use a roster like the diesel shop. The following is a list of locomotives produced by ge transportation systems before its acquisition and takeover by wabtec. The 1955 diesel locomotive classes are given in brackets where applicable a large number of different shunter types were purchased by british rail and its predecessors, many of which were withdrawn prior to the introduction of tops. In brian solomons book, the american diesel locomotive, the idea for this concept came from william mckeen, union pacifics chief of motive power.
Most except the electrics, the switchers, the ac6000cw, and the evolution series are powered by various versions of ges own fdl diesel prime mover, based on a cooper bessemer design and. Operation and maintenance of dieselelectric locomotives. Reproduces the diagrams and schematics from official reading company publications for over 50 diesel locomotives of the reading railroad. Michael richmond has collected the data for several major updates to serial numbers and builder dates throughout the bnsf roster. The internal combustion engine was a dramatic improvement in efficiency over the steam locomotive, making substantial savings possible. The delaware may well have been the first new locomotive purchased by the lv, but the lv technically came into existence, with the name lehigh valley railroad in 1853, and records indicate they had at least one locomotive on the roster in 1853 as construction began, before the delaware arrived 2 years later. Each of these reference books became outdated as subsequent locomotive models were introduced. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. For detailed information on soo gp382s visit mark hintzs soo gp382 roster. This book aims to uphold the standard and honor the tradition of the diesel spotters guide. Great deals on usa trains g scale model railroad diesel locomotives. Baltimore and ohio railroad diesel locomotive roster third edition by james mischke. Burlington northern santa fe roster summary the diesel shop.
The diesel engine drives an alternator, which produces electricity to run electric motors mounted on the locomotive s axles. Strangely though, the line drawing of bima kunting ii in the hartono book shows a locomotive built on a cc200 powered truck. All wereare built at fort worth, texas or erie, pennsylvania, in the united states. The tables below attempt to list the different types and the different classifications used to describe them as clearly as possible.
The hybrid diesel locomotive is an incredible display of power and ingenuity. Great deals on lionel o scale model railroad locomotives. Canadian pacific locomotive roster the diesel shop. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The first 50 years kalmbach 1995 leaves off and updates the information first published in the field guide to modern diesel locomotives kalmbach 2002. Following is a list of diesel locomotives built by the montreal locomotive works, a canadian subsidiary of the american locomotive company from 19041964. Usa trains g scale model railroad diesel locomotives for. The book is an excellent primer on diesel locomotives that is wellillustrated with photographs and colorcoded drawings of diesels and their parts. The diesel saga is still unfolding, and this title builds on previous works including the authors the model railroaders guide to diesel locomotives, published in 2009. The railroad book lists over 30,000 diesel locomotives.
All those in the field of diesel locomotive need to get acquainted with the gm locomotive. Diesel locomotives and trains 19501982 by tillotson jr. List of british rail modern traction locomotive classes. Model railroaders will learn the history, spotting features, characteristics and operation of diesel locomotives, and how to determine appropriate eras, details and features, and the type of specialized diesel. Jeff wilsons new book offers more than 300 pages of detailed information on diesel locomotives produced in north america from the 1930 to today the diesel era. Includes a roster of every steam and diesel locomotive owned by the cotton belt and its predecessors up to 1977. This book picks up new locomotive production where louis marres diesel locomotives. The last bingham canyon ore train ran in late 2001.
A new railroad book coming down the tracks from simmonsboardman. The abc of british railways locomotives by allan ian. The failure of brake system has a great impact on the reliability of the diesel locomotives. Diesel locomotive rosters lists the diesels of railroads throughout the united states, canada and mexico, north america.
Diesel n scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. The locomotives are listed include class 1 railroads, regional railroads, short line railroads and industrial railroads. The following is a list of locomotives produced by ge transportation systems before its. An essential guide for model railroaders and train enthusiasts, this comprehensive reference book includes.
Ge dash 840c ge c408 the dash 8 can be found with both the traditionel cab and the new safety cab, and also with two power outputs c40 4000. This page features a current roster summary of all the currently active norfolk southern diesel locomotives, with links to detailed unitbyunit rosters for each group. Evolution of the american diesel locomotive introduces the reader to the important technological advances that gave rise to diesel engines, examining not only their impact on locomotive design, but also their impact on the economic and social landscapes. Sound clean copy with a mild storage curl to the book along the front edge.
Diesel locomotives on scottish railways amberley publishing. Reading railroad fairbanksmorse trainmaster diesel. I have tried to be accurate as possible, but im sure it contains errors and omissions. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is a comprehensive roster of diesel locomotives every rail.
Emd funits were a line of diesel electric locomotives produced between november 1939 and november 1960 by general motors electromotive division and general motors diesel division. The north british type 2 bobo dieselelectric classes 21. Diesel locomotives on scottish railways covers most of scotland from thurso in the far north to the border with england, from 1974 until the present day. This 270,000pound 122,470kg locomotive is designed to tow passengertrain cars at speeds of. Southern railway diesel locomotives trains abebooks. Sean grahamwhites ongoing reporting via loconotes of new locomotive orders is a major source and greatly appreciated. This book documents a proud history with diagrams, maps, and over 300 photographs. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if. This, in turn, was a partial successor to the old diesel spotters guide series.
Guide to north american diesel locomotives by jeff wilson. The book covers diesel locomotives from class 20s up to the most powerful class 70s. Southern pacific diesel locomotive compendium, volume 1. Reading railroad fairbanksmorse trainmaster diesel electric locomotives this title is more than a picture book as there is extensive text and reading railroad shop records, notes and statistics included. 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. Illinois central all time diesel locomotive roster. An essential guide for model railroaders and train enthusiasts, this book includes spotting features, specifications horsepower, common use, trucks, etc. The hand book of ccbii has been prepared by camtech for loco running as well as diesel shed maintenance staff. It combines some great mechanical technology, including a huge, 12cylinder, twostroke diesel engine, with some heavy duty electric motors and generators, throwing in a little bit of computer technology for good measure. Alltime rosters for more than 100 major railroads in the u. Southern region electro diesel locomotives and units. Although commonly called diesels, the locomotives actually are electrically driven.
The first and only complete study of the southwests most successful railway is back in print. Due to various modifications and alterations, ccbi. Guide to north american diesel locomotives an insiders guide to the diesel era jeff wilsons new book offers more than 300 pages of detailed information on diesel locomotives produced in north america from the 1930 to today the diesel era. The model railroaders guide to diesel locomotives jeff. Jeff wilsons new book, guide to north american diesel locomotives, offers more than 300 pages of. From 19641975 the company was known as mlwworthington and was owned by bombardier from 1975 until its closure in 1985. Even by the early 20th century railroads were attempting to cut costs on lightly patronized branch lines and ups leader, the legendary edward harriman, approached mckeen in 1904 about developing a selfpowered railcar for use on these secondary corridors.