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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: J. Parker LambPublisher: Indiana University Press Imprint: Indiana University Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9780253348630ISBN 10: 0253348633 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 14 June 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 Precursor Technologies Chapter 2 Self-propelled Coaches Chapter 3 The Diesel Climbs Aboard Chapter 4 Streamlined Trains Chapter 5 Developments Beyond La Grange Chapter 6 Alco Rebounds Chapter 7 Postwar Shakeout Chapter 8 Road Switchers Take Over Chapter 9 A Monopolized Market Chapter 10 Special Purpose Designs Chapter 10 New Heights for Diesel Power Chapter 12 Recent Developments Chapter 13 The Diesel Century in Perspective References IndexReviewsLamb's book is ... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style. Mark Reutter, editor of Railroad History """Lamb's book is ... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style."" Mark Reutter, editor of Railroad History" Lamb's book is... an important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details, which he presents in a straightforward style. -Railroad History Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs. -Maury Klein, Technology and Culture vol. 49, July 2008 A host of books and articles have touched on various aspects of this ongoing story over the years, but none tell the story with the completeness and superb clarity found here. -Michigan Railfan, May - June 2010 Author InformationJ. Parker Lamb retired in 2001, after a 42-year career as a practicing engineer and university instructor, to pursue his life-long interest in the history of American technology with an emphasis on railroad developments. He has authored four books, including Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (IUP, 2003). He lives in Austin, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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