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Steam and Diesel Locomotive Terminals and Service Facilities by Thomas W. Dixon
Steam and Diesel Locomotive Terminals and Service Facilities by Thomas W. Dixon
Soft Cover
Copyright 2007
80 pages
By Thomas Dixon Jr.
80 Pages, Over 175 Illustrations
This book is a general overview of steam and diesel locomotive terminal facilities on American railroads; concentrating on the late steam and early diesel era 1930s-1950s. It shows roundhouses, coaling, sanding, and water stations, ready tracks, washers, cinder plants, and other facilities needed to service steam locomotives, many of which were later converted for diesel use.
Introducton5
Section 1 - Engine Houses and Environs6
Section 2 - Ready Tracks38
Section 3 - Services45
-Coaling Stations45
-Sanding Facilities51
-Cinder Conveyors53
-Water Service59
-Train Washers65
-Diesel Servicing66
Norfolk & Western's Ultra-Modern Steam Terminals70
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