Diesel & Electric Locomotives

HORNUNG, Thomas (ed.)

Legendary Trains

The Great Locomotives of the World Past and Present

Monumental work with chapters on worldwide locomotives, with a great emphasis on those of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Many fine colour photographs.

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JOHNSTON, Howard & HARRIS, Ken

Jane's Train Recognition Guide

A guide to worldwide modern traction covering each continent with details of classes operating, including colour photograph and specifications.

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NOCK, O.S.

Locomotion

A World Survey of Railway Traction

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PAPAZIAN, André

Trains [1001 photos]

Collection of 1001 images of mainly diesel and electric locomotives from around the world.

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PIGOTT, Nick (ed.)

Railway [Magazine] Annual 96 - World Trains and Where to See Them

Review of locomotive types to be seen across the world.

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RANSOME-WALLIS, P.

The Concise Encyclopaedia of World Railway Locomotives

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REED, Brian & WALL, V. C.

A Source Book of Locomotives

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ROSS, David (ed.)

The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives

The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Steam, Diesel and Electric Locomotives from 1825 to the Present Day

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Siemans Aktiengesellschaft

Electrical Equipment for Trams, Light Rail Vehicles, Metro Cars, Suburban Trains, EMUs deliveries since 1950

Mid-1980s review of Siemens trams and suburban trains across the world. Unit data and photographs of each system.

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TASSIN, Yves Machefert; NOUVION, Fernand & WOIMANT, Jean

Histoire de la Traction Electrique

Fine, detailed study of electric traction development, illustrated throughout. Two substantial volumes:

Tome 1 - Des origines à 1940;
Tome 2 - De 1940 à nos jours.

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