Synopses & Reviews
A powerful collection of yesterdays iron workhorses captured in a variety of nostalgic photographs. Solomon's thoroughly-researched text details the origins, development and growth of the steam locomotive from its earliest days right up to its final futile battles to compete with the diesel. Witness the intimate workings of old steam engines that used 20,000 gallons of water per hour! And look inside fireboxes large enough to host a dinner for 12! See these iron behemoths inside and out, in photographs of them on the tracks, as well as in shots of them being rebuilt. An action-packed profile of the mighty steam trains that once ruled the tracks.
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An action-oriented look at the trains that once ruled America's rails captures steam locomotives chugging past scenic mountains, plains, and small towns.
Synopsis
This handsome edition captures steam locomotives chugging across the scenic mountains, plains, and small towns of America. In addition to depicting these iron behemoths in action, the photos also give the reader an intimate view of engines being rebuilt, the insides of fireboxes, and the nuts and bolts of steam engines. 200 illustrations, 150 in color.
About the Author
Brian Solomon is one of today’s most accomplished railway historians. He has authored more than 30 books about railroads and motive power, and his writing and photography have been featured in Trains, Railway Age, Passenger Train Journal, and RailNews. Solomon divides his time between Massachusetts and Ireland.