Electro-Motive E-Units and F-Units: The Illustrated History of North America's Favorite Locomotives ( Trains, Railways, Railroads, Engines, Etc)(inc. Postwar, Dual-Mode FL9; Repurposed Units, etc)

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minneapolis, MN: Voyageur Press, 2011, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2011. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket with a short tear at lower flap fold, 160 pages, colour and b&w photos throughout, ---contents include: E-units; Early F-units; Postwar F-units; The Dual Mode FL9; Repurposed F-units; Executive E-units and F-units, ---" Blending automotive manufacturing and styling techniques with state-of-the-art diesel-electric technologies, General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division conceived and marketed America’s first commercially successful road diesels: the fabulous E-Units and F-Units. This illustrated companion to Voyageur Press’ Alco Locomotives (2009) and Baldwin Locomotives (2010) is the most comprehensive history of the most recognizable locomotives ever built. Beginning with 1937 debut of the fast and powerful E-Units designed for long-haul passenger service, author Brian Solomon treats readers to a wonderful array of archival imagery while explaining the impact the locomotives made on the locomotive market and the railroad industry. "---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// NOT SIGNED---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 11.25w x 8.75h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.