Locomotive Cyclopedia of American Practice Compiled and Edited for the Association of American Railroads-Mechanical Division

Editor Roy V. Wright

Published by Simmons-Boardman Publishing, 1938

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Locomotive Cyclopedia of American Practice Compiled and Edited for the Association of American Railroads-Mechanical Division Published and Printed by Simmons-Boardman publishing Tenth Ed 1938 Hardback with dark blue cloth and gold gilt lettering on the spine. Definitions and typical illustrations of locomotives, their parts and equipment; descriptions and illustrations of shops and tools employed in their construction and repair; locomotives built in America for railroad and industrial operations in foreign countries. 1232 pages with product information on locomotives and parts, plus photographs and dimensional diagrams. This oversized book is considered on the of the top books on locomotives, with extensive notes and details of the machines that drove America and the world. Previous owner is Robert L. Agnew, Maryland Passenger Train Master Size: 8 1/2 x 12 x 2 1/4 inches Condition: Very fine with tight binding and VERY good end boards. A very light white mark on the front of the book and a small edge chip on the bottom edge of the spine. Light bumped corner from storage. Previous Owner s name on the first page, top right. Please see the images for more details.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Locomotive Cyclopedia of American Practice Compiled and Edited for the Association of American Railroads-Mechanical Division
• Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing
• Publication Date: 1938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Fine