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Author: Brian Solomon

Publisher: MBI Publishing: Mathew Archer, Specialist Sales Manager, MBI Publishing, PGUK 8 The Arena, Mollison Avenue, London EN3 7NL

ISBN: 978- 0760333389

Pages: 176

Illustrations: 97 coloured and 72 monochrome

Date: 2009

Cover: hardback with dust cover

Size: 240x284mm landscape

Price: £24

Index: excellent

Between 1901 and 1969, Alco locomotives were among the best known in North America. The book covers both the steam and diesel locomotives built by the company. The author starts with steam development, covering the design and development of the 'Mikados', 'Atlantics', 'Mallets' and others and goes on to the post-war giants of the railroads - 'Hudsons', 'Challengers' and 'Big Boys'. Moving on to diesels the book deals with the range from switchers to the fast passenger express locomotives. As usual, with Brian Soloman's books, the photography is good and often stunning. At the back of the book there is a good bibliography and an excellent index to help you to trace specific subjects.

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