PENNSY POWER II; STEAM, DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
by Staufer, Alvin F., and Bert Pennypacker
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Medina, OH: Self published/Alvin F. Staufer, 1968. First edition. first printing . Hardcover. Stated "First Printing" on the title page. At one time the largest railroad in the United States, this book was intended as a final tribute to the Pennsy before merging with the New York Central. A relaxed visit with steam and electric locomotives and a detailed analysis of Pennsy's diesel fleet. 351 pages of photographs, data, and rosters. Fine in near fine price-clipped dust jacket. A very handsome copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32537
- Title
- PENNSY POWER II; STEAM, DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
- Author
- Staufer, Alvin F., and Bert Pennypacker
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. first printing
- Publisher
- Self published/Alvin F. Staufer
- Place of Publication
- Medina, OH
- Date Published
- 1968
- Keywords
- First edition, railroad, railroads, railroading, trains, steam locomotives, diesel engines, traction, Pennsylvania Railroad.
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
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