Overview
Celebrating one of the most renowned railroad locomotive manufacturers, EMD Locomotives offers an unprecedented look at the legendary Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. Sold off in 2005 after a 75-year partnership with GM, EMD sparked a revolution in railroading, effectively replacing steam with its post–World War II diesel-electrics. These powerful machines greatly improved productivity and helped railroads survive in the fiercely competitive transportation market.
In this book, Brian Solomon not only presents a detailed history of EMD but also a stunning collection of photography, highlighting many significant EMD locomotives—from the earliest 1920s railcars and the iconic midcentury F units to the workhorse GPs and SDs and the high-tech three-phase AC traction machines of today. Many of the photos come from the top railway photographers of the last half century.
Synopsis
Celebrating one of the most renowned railroad locomotive manufacturers, EMD Locomotives offers an unprecedented look at the legendary Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. Sold off in 2005 after a 75-year partnership with GM, EMD sparked a revolution in railroading, effectively replacing steam with its post–World War II diesel-electrics. These powerful machines greatly improved productivity and helped railroads survive in the fiercely competitive transportation market.
In this book, Brian Solomon not only presents a detailed history of EMD but also a stunning collection of photography, highlighting many significant EMD locomotives—from the earliest 1920s railcars and the iconic midcentury F units to the workhorse GPs and SDs and the high-tech three-phase AC traction machines of today. Many of the photos come from the top railway photographers of the last half century.
Editorials
From the Publisher
Trains, April 2007
“Another winner for author Brian Solomon. As we’ve come to expect from his previous work, this title includes detailed, comprehensive text, and crisp, vivid photography from the collections of top rail photographers all across the world. It shouldn’t be missed.”
O Scale Trains, December 2006
“Symbolizes the emergence of Voyageur Press to the front ranks of railroad book publishers … one of the top ten railroad books to emerge during 2006 … it is the perfect gift for more than just modeling fans or motive power enthusiasts; rather, it will appeal to any reader who loves railroads and the economic challenges they faced during the last half of the previous century.”