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Evolution of the American Diesel Locomotive by J. Parker Lamb (2007, Hardcover)

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Number of Pages: 184. Weight: 1.98 lbs. Publication Date: 2007-06-14. Publisher: Indiana University Press.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherIndiana University Press

ISBN-100253348633

ISBN-139780253348630

eBay Product ID (ePID)57039608

Product Key Features

Book TitleEvolution of the American Diesel Locomotive

Number of Pages200 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRailroads / General, Railroads / History, History

Publication Year2007

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering

AuthorJ. Parker Lamb

Book SeriesRailroads Past and Present Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight32.1 Oz

Item Length11.4 in

Item Width8.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-032194

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs." -Maury Klein, Technology and Culture vol. 49, July 2008, Lamb's book is . . . an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style., "Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs." -- Maury Klein, Technology and Culture vol. 49, July 2008, Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs. --Maury Klein"Technology and Culture vol. 49" (01/01/2008), "A host of books and articles have touched on various aspects of this ongoing story over the years, but none tell the story with the completeness and superb clarity found here. May - June 2010"-- Michigan Railfan "Lamb's book is . . . an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style."--Mark Reutter, editor, Railroad History "Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs. July 2008"--Maury Klein, Technology and Culture vol. 49, "A host of books and articles have touched on various aspects of this ongoing story over the years, but none tell the story with the completeness and superb clarity found here." -- Michigan Railfan, May - June 2010, "Lamb's book is... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style." -- Mark Reutter, editor, Railroad History, "Lamb's book is... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style." -Railroad History, Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs., "A host of books and articles have touched on various aspects of this ongoing story over the years, but none tell the story with the completeness and superb clarity found here." -Michigan Railfan, May - June 2010, "Lamb's book is... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style." -- Railroad History, "Lamb's book is . . . an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style." Mark Reutter, editor of Railroad History, Lamb's book is... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style., A host of books and articles have touched on various aspects of this ongoing story over the years, but none tell the story with the completeness and superb clarity found here.

Dewey Decimal625.26/60973

Table Of ContentPreface Chapter 1Precursor Technologies Chapter 2Self-propelled Coaches Chapter 3 The Diesel Climbs Aboard Chapter 4Streamlined Trains Chapter 5 Developments Beyond La Grange Chapter 6Alco Rebounds Chapter 7Postwar Shakeout Chapter 8Road Switchers Take Over Chapter 9A Monopolized Market Chapter 10Special Purpose Designs Chapter 10 New Heights for Diesel Power Chapter 12Recent Developments Chapter 13The Diesel Century in Perspective References Index

SynopsisThe diesel locomotive sent shock waves through rigid corporate cultures and staid government regulators. For some, the new technology promised to be a source of enormous profits; for others, the railroad industry seemed a threat to their very livelihoods. Evolution of the American Diesel Locomotive introduces the reader to the important technological advances that gave rise to diesel engines, examining not only their impact on locomotive design, but also their impact on the economic and social landscapes. J. Parker Lamb describes the development of these technologies, allowing the reader to fully understand how they were integrated and formed a commercially successful locomotive. Like its companion volume, Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (IUP, 2003), this book emphasizes the role of the leading engineers whose innovations paved the way for critical breakthroughs. Rail fans will appreciate this authoritative work.

LC Classification NumberTJ619.2.L36 2007