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A Field Guide to Trains of North America by Gerald L. Foster

A Field Guide to Trains of North America

Gerald L. Foster

HarperCollins · Paperback · April 15, 1996

This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive.

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Who it’s for
Readers identifying North American railroad cars and locomotives
Themes
Railroad rolling stock, Train identification, American railroads
Genres
Railroads, Train Collectibles, Railroad Photo Books

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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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  • Transport Engineering
  • Railroads
  • Railroad History
  • Railroad Photo Books
Authors
Gerald L. Foster
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 15, 1996
Format
Paperback
Theme
Railroad rolling stock · Train identification · American railroads
Reading lane
Transport Engineering