Turbine Power
by Walter Simpson
Item #01310

A bold railroading technology and its fate. This book covers
steam and gas turbine locomotives and trains, how they
functioned, and the technology used that made them go.

Description

Turbine Power by Walter Simpson covers steam and gas turbine
locomotives and trains, how they functioned, and the technology
used from the 1939-2003 era that made them go.

This is the first book that brings together information about
turbine locomotives and trains that collects all of the various
projects in one place. From first prototypes to the most recent
proposals, everything is presented with vintage images and
references that all railroad fans will enjoy.

What's inside:

Union Pacific oil-fired steam-turbine electric Nos. 1 & 2
Pennsylvania RR S2 coal-fired steam turbine
MTA gas-turbine commuter cars and trains
New York Central jet-powered RDC
And much more!

Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 128