The Century Series: A Portrait of Alco Diesel Power pays tribute to the second generation of diesel locomotives from the American Locomotive Company (Alco). Known for its successful road switchers in the 1940s and 1950s, Alco introduced its "Century" series in 1963 to meet the growing demand for horsepower — a series that remained in production until Alco closed its famed Schenectady, N.Y., plant to domestic production in 1969. The Century name celebrated more than 100 years of locomotive manufacturing by Alco and its predecessors.
The product of decades of research by author Tom Carver, edited and designed by Dale Sanders, this book brings together more than 300 beautifully reproduced color images, selected from the best work of numerous railroad photographers and historical archives. Informative text and detailed captions support photos and diagrams of each of the ten Century series models. From the Century 415 to the Hydraulic 643, every model is thoughtfully portrayed for each of the 43 original purchasing railroads, shown in its element — from gritty industrial scenes to beautiful vistas along the rails in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. A reference work sure to delight any fan of Alco's diesel locomotives.
Features
- Tribute to the second generation of Alco diesel locomotives (Century series)
- Written by Tom Carver, the product of decades of research
- Edited and designed by Dale Sanders
- More than 300 beautifully reproduced color images
- Covers all ten Century series models, from the Century 415 to the Hydraulic 643
- Features all 43 original purchasing railroads
- Locomotives shown in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia
- Informative text, detailed captions, and diagrams
- 256 pages
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Size: 9 x 11 in. (approx. 23 x 28 cm)
- Published by White River Productions
- Text in English
The Century Series: A Portrait of Alco Diesel Power pays tribute to the second generation of diesel locomotives from the American Locomotive Company (Alco). Known for its successful road switchers in the 1940s and 1950s, Alco introduced its "Century" series in 1963 to meet the growing demand for horsepower — a series that remained in production until Alco closed its famed Schenectady, N.Y., plant to domestic production in 1969. The Century name celebrated more than 100 years of locomotive manufacturing by Alco and its predecessors.
The product of decades of research by author Tom Carver, edited and designed by Dale Sanders, this book brings together more than 300 beautifully reproduced color images, selected from the best work of numerous railroad photographers and historical archives. Informative text and detailed captions support photos and diagrams of each of the ten Century series models. From the Century 415 to the Hydraulic 643, every model is thoughtfully portrayed for each of the 43 original purchasing railroads, shown in its element — from gritty industrial scenes to beautiful vistas along the rails in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. A reference work sure to delight any fan of Alco's diesel locomotives.
Features
- Tribute to the second generation of Alco diesel locomotives (Century series)
- Written by Tom Carver, the product of decades of research
- Edited and designed by Dale Sanders
- More than 300 beautifully reproduced color images
- Covers all ten Century series models, from the Century 415 to the Hydraulic 643
- Features all 43 original purchasing railroads
- Locomotives shown in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia
- Informative text, detailed captions, and diagrams
- 256 pages
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Size: 9 x 11 in. (approx. 23 x 28 cm)
- Published by White River Productions
- Text in English