The field guide to trains
Subtitle: locomotives and rolling stock
By: Brian Solomon
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780760349977
Subjects: Diesel locomotives; Railroad trains; Locomotives; Railroad cars; History
Other titles: Trains
Description: "This book is an indispensable illustrated resource for railfans and families on road trips, filled with easy-to-find information on locomotives and rolling stock, such as railroad cars, coaches, and wagons"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: "Your complete guide to everything on the rails today"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-202) and index.
Table of contents: title: Locomotives; title: General motors freight diesels; title: General electric freight diesels; title: Modern passenger diesels; title: Switching locomotives; title: European locomotives; title: Self-propelled trains; title: Self-propelled diesels; title: Electric multiple units; title: Passenger and freight cars; title: Commuter rail; title: Intercity passenger cars; title: Freight cars; title: Rail transit; title: Light rail cars; title: Rapid transit cars; title: Historic locomotives and cars; title: Historic steam locomotives; title: Historic diesels and electrics; title: Historic streetcars.