Apex of the Atlantics
Westing, Frederick
Published by Kalmbach Publishing Co, USA, 1963
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167 pages index b/w photos line drawings - illustrated with lots of b/w photos, tables, charts and drawings. - The Atlantic class of steam locomotives having a wheel arrangement of 4-4-2 was originally developed by the Hinkley Locomotive Works from a design by their engineer George Strong. The first engine using this design did not prove successful and was soon scrapped. This wheel arrangement was adopted by the Baldwin locomotive Works who built a successful engine in 1894 that was used then the Atlantic City line of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. Once this locomotive was proved to be successful The Pennsylvania Railroad built up a vast fleet of what they called that E class Atlantics. The E class locomotives were in service on the Pennsylvania until the end of steam after World War II in the 1960s. Seller Inventory # UB-17855
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Title: Apex of the Atlantics
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co, USA
Publication Date: 1963
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
Edition: 1st Edition
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Apex Of The Atlantics
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Milwaukee 3, Wisconsin Kalmbach Publishing Co., 1963
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Seller: Jeff Jeremias Fine Arts, RMABA, Aurora, CO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Oblong. 167 numbered pages. Fine condition in good dust jacket that has slight tears on top edges of front and back covers. (AA4). Seller Inventory # 18845
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Apex of the Atlantics
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Kalmbach Publishing Co., Milwaukee, 1963
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Seller: Douglas Blades, Ardrossan, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Landscape format hardback, 10" x 7" with dustjacket. 167pp including index.14 chapters and specification tables.Well illustrated with black and white photographs and other diagrams. Small rectangular stain on the flyleaf where an aged dealer sticker has been. Possible some sunlight fading to the spine of the dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 000127
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APEX OF THE ATLANTICS
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Kalmbach Publishing Co. (1963), Milwaukee, WI, 1963
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Seller: Ray Boas, Bookseller - Established 1980, Walpole, NH, U.S.A.
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HC. B&W illustrations (illustrator). 167pp Story of the barrel-chested Atlantics produced by the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works. good w/good dustjacket (hardcover). Seller Inventory # 004065
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Apex of the Atlantics
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Kalmbach Publishing Co.
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Seller: George Strange's Bookmart, Brandon, MB, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Westing, Frederick APEX OF THE ATLANTICS Kalmbach Publishing Co. VG/Fair 167 pp. 12mo. Maroon boarded hardcover sports some wear at corners and edges. Dust jacket is clipped with age toning as well as chipping and wear at extremities. Pages are mildly age toned but clean and held firm by binding. 0. Seller Inventory # 20050
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Apex of the Atlantics
Published by
Kalmbach Pub. Co, Milwaukee, 1963
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Seller: Liberty Book Shop, Avis, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Burgundy embossed cover, very slight edge wear with former owner's name stamp inside front and rear. In edge chipped DJ, with 2 short closed tears. Now protected in a mylar jacket. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 167 pages. Seller Inventory # 45063
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Apex of the Atlantics
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Kalmbach Publishing Co.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.5. Seller Inventory # GB0007ELJUEI5N00
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Apex of the Atlantics
Published by
Kalmbach, 1963
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Seller: Shaker Mill Books, W. Stockbridge, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. illustrated (illustrator). 1st Edition. Unclipped DJ is lightly rubbed & soiled from handling, a 1'2" tear at upper edge of front panel. Boards are well-bound, pages are clean & sharp throughout. Seller Inventory # WS24456
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Apex of the Atlantics
Published by
Kalmbach Publishing Co., 1963
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Seller: Atlantic Books, Mars Hill, NC, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. BRICK RED hard cover in the jacket as shown. 167 pages, photos throughout. Book grades like new, tight, clean and unmarked. the The jacket, as shown, has a decent front, all information, edge chips, grade of good. Theses short engines could really move! Shelf W. Seller Inventory # 1016233
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Apex of the Atlantics
Published by
Kalmbach Publishing, New York, 1963
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Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Cover scuffed. Seller Inventory # 177909
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