109 results for "American Diesel Locomotive" between $10.00 and $350.00

Introduces the reader to the important technological advances that gave rise to diesel engines, examining their impact on locomotive design, but also their impact on the economic & social landscapes. 160 B&W photos. Hard Cover.

Features: LEGACY Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY Control mode, in Trainmaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer; LEGACY RailSounds sound system; Pullmor motor; Front and rear ElectroCouplers; Magne-Traction; Metal frame; Headlights on both ends; Illuminated cab interior; Metal handrails; Die-cast metal trucks, pilots, and fuel tank; and Traction tires.

Powered Unit Also Features: Command Control System equipped – able to run in Command Control mode, or in Conventional Mode with a standard AC transformer; RailSounds sound system; Powerful maintenance-free motors; Directional lighting including operating headlight; Traction tires; and Fan-driven smoke unit.

Features: LEGACY Control System equipped - able to run in Legacy Control mode, Trainmaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer; LEGACY RailSounds sound system; Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel; Operating couplers on front and rear; Directional lighting including LED headlights; Operating marker lights; Illuminated number boards; Illuminated cab Interior; Die-cast metal trucks, pilots and fuel tank; Fan-driven smoke unit; Engineer and conductor...

Kay, F. George. Steam Locomotives. New York. Galahad Books. 1974. 128 pps. 4to. Hardcover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).

Between 1932 and 1940, Alco built 176 HH units, ranging from 600 to 1,000 horsepower, for a wide cross-section of America's railroads. Even today, some 60 years later, a handful of the units remains in service. Soft Cover.

ISBN-10: 0253348633 ISBN-13: 9780253348630. Edition: .

Description By Thomas W. Dixon, Jr. 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. This is sure to be a book you will want for your library. 80 pages.

In Stock and Ready to Ship!This is an American Flyer 6-48043 New York Central Baldwin Diesel Locomotive. Recently upgraded last year with features like an all-new, improved drive system, die-cast metal trucks and directional lighting, the Baldwin switcher rejoins the roster this year. For the first time ever, the tough growler is available with the distinctive cigar band logo of the New York Central. Features include die-cast metal trucks, transformer controlled forward, neutral and reverse operation...

In 1948, EMD’s Division of GM debuted a new concept to American railroads; the BL-2 locomotive. Offered as an all-purpose solution for Branch Line service, it was a redesigned car body on a modified F-3 chassis. It offered the engineer greater visibility to the rear of the locomotive. They were costly to build and maintain, but the idea was revolutionary, making this locomotive a historical milestone towards the development of the prolific GP series introduced the following year. Only 59 units in...

In 1948, EMD’s Division of GM debuted a new concept to American railroads; the BL-2 locomotive. Offered as an all-purpose solution for Branch Line service, it was a redesigned car body on a modified F-3 chassis. It offered the engineer greater visibility to the rear of the locomotive. They were costly to build and maintain, but the idea was revolutionary, making this locomotive a historical milestone towards the development of the prolific GP series introduced the following year. Only 59 units in...

In 1948, EMD’s Division of GM debuted a new concept to American railroads; the BL-2 locomotive. Offered as an all-purpose solution for Branch Line service, it was a redesigned car body on a modified F-3 chassis. It offered the engineer greater visibility to the rear of the locomotive. They were costly to build and maintain, but the idea was revolutionary, making this locomotive a historical milestone towards the development of the prolific GP series introduced the following year. Only 59 units in...

In 1948, EMD’s Division of GM debuted a new concept to American railroads; the BL-2 locomotive. Offered as an all-purpose solution for Branch Line service, it was a redesigned car body on a modified F-3 chassis. It offered the engineer greater visibility to the rear of the locomotive. They were costly to build and maintain, but the idea was revolutionary, making this locomotive a historical milestone towards the development of the prolific GP series introduced the following year. Only 59 units in...

In 1948, EMD’s Division of GM debuted a new concept to American railroads; the BL-2 locomotive. Offered as an all-purpose solution for Branch Line service, it was a redesigned car body on a modified F-3 chassis. It offered the engineer greater visibility to the rear of the locomotive. They were costly to build and maintain, but the idea was revolutionary, making this locomotive a historical milestone towards the development of the prolific GP series introduced the following year. Only 59 units in...

Peter Lerro. The Pennsylvania Railroad fielded nearly every diesel locomotive make and model produced in the 1940s and '50s. They gave each of these a special PRR classification code that differed from the manufacturers'. Here, you see a unique head-end shot of the venerable AF16 (an Alco FA2 rated at 1600 HP) dressed in Pennsy's classic Brunswick Green. Printed on high gloss, heavy grade stock and measures 11"x 14." See these other unique PRR locomotive head-on prints, too!: R07693 PRR G5 Steam...

In Stock and Ready to Ship!This is an American Flyer Lines 471 PB B-Unit Diesel Locomotive from 1954-57. Features include die-cast metal trucks, operating plastic knuckle couplers and metal wheels.There are some nicks to the paint on the sides, especially near the ladder steps. See close-up photos for details. Overall condition is Very Good.The Trainz SKU for this item is 3392912.Condition: Very GoodTCA Grade: C-6   TCA GradingOriginal Box: NoManufacturer: AFModel Number: 471Scale...

This Kato DCC-ready HO scale locomotive features an advanced 5-pole motor with dual flywheels and precision gearing for flawless performance; body details such as see-through grilles and fan covers, an exhaust stack and separate hand rails; directional lighting; knuckle couplers; C&NW markings and more. Measures 9" long. Be sure to complement this locomotive with a second unit with a different road number (R98591).

This ready-to-run HO scale locomotive is part of Bachmann's Spectrum series and comes DCC-ready. If features an advanced 5-pole skew wound motor with flywheel and precision gearing for smooth performance, a heavy die cast metal chassis, directional lighting, cab interior with painted figures, intricate body details, knuckle couplers, authentic CSX markings, and more. Measures 9½" long.