How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work

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Diesel and electric locomotives are complex, and they revolutionized railroading as we know it. How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work is a complete guide to the inner workings of the locomotives powering railroad’s today. This book includes: A brief history of the locomotive type and the development of the diesel engine. Various components and systems, illustrating how the various parts function and the design differences between manufacturers. How electric locomotives work and their similarities to diesel units, and the major builders and their contributions to the art. Plus, hundreds of photos, charts, and mechanical illustrations describing the workings of locomotives!

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Diesel and electric locomotives are complex, and they revolutionized railroading as we know it. How Diesel & Electric Locomotives Work is a complete guide to the inner workings of the locomotives powering railroad’s today. Written by accomplished author Jeff Wilson, this is the must-have book for railfans!

Includes hundreds of photos, charts, and mechanical illustrations describing the workings of locomotives!

This book traces the history of diesel and electric locomotives, learning how they developed and revolutionized railroading.

Learn how each component and system works enabling a locomotive to haul freight or move passengers. This book offers a complete and easy-to-understand narrative on how diesel and electric locomotives operate, while covering all the major manufacturers.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kalmbach Media (December 1, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1627009450
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627009454
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.71 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.19 x 0.55 x 10.63 inches