How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work
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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How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work
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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How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work

How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work

by Jeff Wilson
How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work

How Diesel and Electric Locomotives Work

by Jeff Wilson

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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!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781627009454
Publisher: Kalmbach Media
Publication date: 12/01/2023
Pages: 208
Sales rank: 966,260
Product dimensions: 8.19(w) x 10.63(h) x 0.55(d)
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