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Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock (Voyageur Field Guides)

Name: Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock (Voyageur Field Guides)
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Book Synopsis: Now you can be the human Wikipedia page of trains--from locomotives to rolling stock. No Great American road trip would be complete without seeing trains streaming across wild prairies and through thick forests. All kinds of diesel and even a few steam locomotives can be seen, with everything from boxy frontends to curving streamlined bodies. The containers, flat cars, and boxcars pulled by these locomotives carry diverse freight, and the variety of these cars is wide. Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock is the source for easy-to-digest information on locomotives and cars. Model railroaders will also find this book indispensable, as it offers myriad ideas for realistic train systems.The book is divided by diesel-electric locomotives, self-propelled passenger trains, passenger cars, freight cars, rail transit, and preserved equipment at museums and excursion steam locomotives. It also touches on historic diesels, vintage trams, maintenance trains, snowplow engines, and circus trains. Featuring North American and world examples of trains, Field Guide to Trains includes just about any type of locomotive and train car you are likely to see on the rails today, making this book the only available comprehensive guide to locomotives and rolling stock out there.Bring Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock along on family trips to see what rolls the rails as you're traveling. Make a game of how many locomotives and car types you can identify. Buy locomotives and certain car types for your model layout. This is simply the handiest field guide for families and railroad buffs that you'll ever find.

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Step aboard the fascinating world of trains with the Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock. Whether you're a passionate railroad enthusiast or simply captivated by the beauty of these magnificent machines, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to learning everything from locomotives to rolling stock. Embrace the thrill of identifying various types of diesel and steam locomotives, as well as different freight cars, while on your next Great American road trip. Let this book be your ultimate companion on a journey through the heart of rail history.

Calling all model railroaders! Discover a goldmine of inspiration in the pages of Field Guide to Trains. Uncover a treasure trove of ideas for creating realistic train layouts as you delve into the world of diesel-electric locomotives, passenger cars, rail transit, and more. Turn your model railroad dreams into reality by incorporating the diverse range of locomotives and cars featured in this indispensable guide. Let your imagination run wild and watch your miniature train world come to life in spectacular detail.

Make your family trips unforgettable with the Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock. Take the excitement of spotting different locomotives and car types to a whole new level as you travel across North America and beyond. Challenge your loved ones to a friendly game of train identification and witness the joy of discovering the vast array of locomotives and rolling stock together. Create lasting memories and foster a shared love for trains with this ultimate field guide that promises endless hours of entertainment.

Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the world of locomotives and rolling stock? Grab your copy of Field Guide to Trains today and unlock a wealth of knowledge and inspiration that will fuel your passion for trains. Whether you're a seasoned railroad buff or a curious explorer, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Let the adventure begin!

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