Field Guide To Trains Locomotives And Rolling Stock
Education & Reference Transport & Engineering History
Field Guide to Trains Locomotives and Rolling Stock by Brian Solomon is the illustrated handbook railfans tuck in a backpack before heading trackside. The 2016 paperback packs 208 pages of crisp photography and concise data on every locomotive class plus freight and passenger cars still roaming North American rails.
Solomon, one of the hobby’s most published authors, organizes the book for quick field use: flip to a page, match the image to the unit in front of you, and confirm specs in seconds. Steam to modern AC traction, covered hoppers to bilevel commuters—each entry notes spotting features, common paint schemes, and era of service so historians and modelers can place equipment accurately.
This copy shows only light shelf wear—cover scuffs and tiny edge indents—while the binding remains tight and every page turns cleanly. A previous owner wrote a brief gift note on the inside front cover; otherwise the interior is free of markings, dog-ears, or smoke odor, making it a ready reference for young enthusiasts and seasoned railroad professionals alike.
Add this affordable transportation reference to your library and never misidentify a Dash-9 or a covered grain car again.
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