Diesel, the most significant development in railway technology during the 20th century, was refined and perfected resulting in locomotives that were more powerf

8-1/2 x 11, 201 b/w photos, 100 color photos

The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails

Learn the history, spotting features, characteristics, and operation of diesel locomotives, plus how to determine appropriate eras, and details and features.

This formative period of diesel locomotive evolution is examined with the help of more than 250 modern and period photos depicting passenger, freight, and switc