Author: Wayne M. Scarpaci
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514646076
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This volume presents a reference of the motive power and equipment of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway 1906-1977. The 144 miles of the SD&AE operated from the cool tidewaters of San Diego Bay to a Southern Pacific connection on the scorching sands at Yuma Arizona The trains ran through stark, desolate desert scenery and over the spectacular rocky Laguna Mountains. Which gave the SD&AE a unique majesty and beauty that rivaled the most scenic lines in North America.The focus of this volume is an in depth review of the steam locomotives, motor cars, and rolling stock of this little known railroad. A complete pictorial history of each of the engines is presented. And it includes the changes and modifications to each each locomotive. An overview of leased Southern Pacific steam and diesel power. (The SD&AE was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Southern Pacific from 1933-1976). It also has a brief overview history of the railroad and predecessor companies. And of the 'connecting' railroads (US Gypsum, Western Salt and NAS North Island). Operation of the railroad over the years of 1919-1977 is documented. The book is lavishly illustrated with 24 original full color paintings by the author and over 250 black and white and color photographs. Included are the official SD&AE 1929 and 1943 locomotive and tender diagrams. For more great railroad and naval art please visit www.artbywayne.com
San Diego and Arizona Eastern Motive Power and Equipment
Author: Wayne M. Scarpaci
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514646076
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This volume presents a reference of the motive power and equipment of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway 1906-1977. The 144 miles of the SD&AE operated from the cool tidewaters of San Diego Bay to a Southern Pacific connection on the scorching sands at Yuma Arizona The trains ran through stark, desolate desert scenery and over the spectacular rocky Laguna Mountains. Which gave the SD&AE a unique majesty and beauty that rivaled the most scenic lines in North America.The focus of this volume is an in depth review of the steam locomotives, motor cars, and rolling stock of this little known railroad. A complete pictorial history of each of the engines is presented. And it includes the changes and modifications to each each locomotive. An overview of leased Southern Pacific steam and diesel power. (The SD&AE was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Southern Pacific from 1933-1976). It also has a brief overview history of the railroad and predecessor companies. And of the 'connecting' railroads (US Gypsum, Western Salt and NAS North Island). Operation of the railroad over the years of 1919-1977 is documented. The book is lavishly illustrated with 24 original full color paintings by the author and over 250 black and white and color photographs. Included are the official SD&AE 1929 and 1943 locomotive and tender diagrams. For more great railroad and naval art please visit www.artbywayne.com
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514646076
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This volume presents a reference of the motive power and equipment of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway 1906-1977. The 144 miles of the SD&AE operated from the cool tidewaters of San Diego Bay to a Southern Pacific connection on the scorching sands at Yuma Arizona The trains ran through stark, desolate desert scenery and over the spectacular rocky Laguna Mountains. Which gave the SD&AE a unique majesty and beauty that rivaled the most scenic lines in North America.The focus of this volume is an in depth review of the steam locomotives, motor cars, and rolling stock of this little known railroad. A complete pictorial history of each of the engines is presented. And it includes the changes and modifications to each each locomotive. An overview of leased Southern Pacific steam and diesel power. (The SD&AE was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Southern Pacific from 1933-1976). It also has a brief overview history of the railroad and predecessor companies. And of the 'connecting' railroads (US Gypsum, Western Salt and NAS North Island). Operation of the railroad over the years of 1919-1977 is documented. The book is lavishly illustrated with 24 original full color paintings by the author and over 250 black and white and color photographs. Included are the official SD&AE 1929 and 1943 locomotive and tender diagrams. For more great railroad and naval art please visit www.artbywayne.com
Railway Engineering and Maintenance
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Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
The Official Railway Equipment Register
Who's who in Railroading in North America
Proceedings of the Session of the Association of American Railroads, Operations and Maintenance Department
Author: Association of American Railroads. Mechanical Division
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Proceedings
Author: Pacific Coast Shippers Advisory Board
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Southwest Contractor and Manufacturer
Defense
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Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 722
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Publisher:
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Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Railway Review
Proceedings of the Session of the Association of American Railroads, Operations and Maintenance Department, Mechanical Division
Author: Association of American Railroads. Mechanical Division
Publisher:
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Category : Railroad cars
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad cars
Languages : en
Pages : 808
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