CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN PRACTICES, 1966
Published by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, New York, 1966
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since February 19, 1997
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 151.71
Quantity: 1 available
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Definitions and illustrations of railroad cars and locomotives and their components built for domestic and export service, and including shop practices and a directory of car and locomotive repair facilities. Locomotives pictured and diagramed are ALCO Century 420, 424, 425, 855A, 630, General Electric U25B, U25C, General Motors GP-28, GP-35, SW-1200, SW-1500, GP-40, SD-40, SD-45, DD-40A. 1214 pages with numerous photographs, diagrams and illustrations. Bound in original maroon cloth with lettering in gilt. Light wear along spine. Owner's name on the front endpaper. A very good plus copy.
Seller Inventory # 41039
Bibliographic details
- Title
- CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE CYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN PRACTICES, 1966
- Author
- Combes, C.L., editor
- Publisher
- Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, New York
- Publication year
- 1966
- Condition
- Very good plus
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Railroads, Traction, Streetcars, Interurbans
Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Talent, OR, U.S.A.
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