NORFOLK & saving WESTERN FIRST GEN DIESELS

Product Name: NORFOLK & saving WESTERN FIRST GEN DIESELS
Handsomely done and detailed survey of the Norfolk and Western's first generation of diesel locomotives that were on the roster from September, 1955 through December, 1982. The authors provide an overview of this motive power (listing what was purchased, acquired by merger, rebuilt, retired or renumbered) followed by chapters on each saving class of locomotives [switchers (Alco, Baldwin, Fairbanks-Morse, Lima and EMD), B-B EMD Roadswitchers, C-C Roadswitchers (Alco and EMD), freight cab units, passenger cab units, B-B Alco Roadswitchers, F-M Roadswitchers, Baldwin Roadswitchers and B-B slugs] and includes a detailed description and roster for each class. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos, schematic diagrams and a 16 page color section. With appendices detailing dispositions and paint schemes. End papers show system map. 288 pages.