Evolution of the American Diesel Locomotive

Informationen zum Autor J. Parker Lamb retired in 2001, after a 42-year career as a practicing engineer and university instructor, to pursue his life-long interest in the history of American technology with an emphasis on railroad developments. He has authored four books, including Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (IUP, 2003). He lives in Austin, Texas. Klappentext Rail fans will appreciate this authoritative work. Zusammenfassung Rail fans will appreciate this authoritative work. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 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

Product details

• Authors: J Parker Lamb, J. Parker Lamb, Lamb J Parker
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.06.2007
• EAN: 9780253348630
• ISBN: 978-0-253-34863-0
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Railroads Past and Present; Railroads Past and Present
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries