
Book
A Field Guide to Trains of North America
Gerald L. Foster
HarperCollins · Paperback · April 15, 1996
Reading lane: Railroad History
This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive.
At a Glance
Who It's For
Book Details
- Authors
- Gerald L. Foster
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 15, 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Railroad History · Railroad Photo Books
- Reading lane
- Railroad History
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Publisher Categories
Transport Engineering
Railroads
Railroad History
Railroad Photo Books
About This Book
This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive. The renowned Peterson Identification System pinpoints the key field marks that distinguish one railroad car from another. The guide also lists the 840 different American railroads.
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