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Chessie System Diesel Locomotives by Jerry Doyle hard cover
Chessie System Diesel Locomotives by Jerry Doyle hard cover
Chessie System Diesel Locomotives
Jerry Doyle
Hard cover
108 Pages
Copyright 1999
Contents
Dedication iii
Acknowledgments iv
Roster, June 1, 1976 I
Chapter 1
The Chessie Heritage 7
Chapter 2
GP40-2, Jack of all trades 33
Chapter 3
U30B, U-Boats 55
Chapter 4
SD40-2, Mountain Engines 59
Chapter 5
B30-7, New Improved U-Boats 63
Chapter 6
SD20-2,Big Switchers 73
Chapter 7
GP30M, Rebuilds Chessie Style 75
Chapter 8
GPI 5T, Half Pints 81
Chapter 9
SD50, Last of the Line 85
Chapter 10
Slugs 95
Chapter 11
CSX 99
Roster, January I, 1987 104
Back of the Book,
Over 170 Great Color Photos
Complete roster data on all diesels inherited by Chessie System and detailed histories of all models and classes that were purchased by Chessie System from 1972 through the SD5Os of the early 1980s. Treats all types of units on C&O, B&O and Western Maryland with portrait type photos and a number of excellent action scenes. Background on the railroad itself and the "Ches-C" logo as well.
Excellent reference for railfans who remember this most colorful era of eastern railroading, modelers interested in recreating it, and diesel fans in general.
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