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Field Guide to Trains Locomotives and Rolling Stock by Brian Solomon is the 2016 illustrated handbook railfans tuck in a backpack before heading trackside. Its 208 pages identify every modern diesel, electric, or historic steam locomotive plus freight and passenger cars you’re likely to see.
The compact paperback format makes the guide an easy reference for hobbyists, modelers, and transportation students alike. Clear photos, concise specs, and spotting tips turn a passing train into a rolling classroom.
This copy shows only light cover scuffing and small edge indents; the binding is tight, pages are unmarked, and it comes from a smoke-free home. A neat gift inscription on the inside front cover is the only writing—no dog-ears or ex-library markings.
Add this reliable field guide to your rail library and never misidentify a consist again.