Book ID: CBB241799817

Southern Pacific & the KM Hydraulics (2014)

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Zenk, Robert John (Author)


Southern Pacific Historical


Publication Date: 2014
Physical Details: 304 pp.
Language: English

This is the definitive history of the Kraus Maffei hydraulic diesel engines on locomotives of the Southern Pacific Railroad. These engines prompted significant increases in the horse power of individual locomotive units by all manufacturers during the 1950s. The book also documents the restoration of one of these locomotives.

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Review John Snyder (Spring/Summer 2015) Review of "Southern Pacific & the KM Hydraulics". Railroad History (pp. 107-108). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
David Houston
Holland, Kevin J.
Goslett, Ken
Jack Herris
Nelson, Bruce C.
Solomon, Brian
Journals
Railroad History
Publishers
Signature Press
Four Ways West Publications
Canadian National Railways Historical Association in co-operation with the Canada Science and Technology Museum
North Texas Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc.
Aeronaut Books
South Platte Press
Concepts
Railroads
Land transportation
Photography of railroads
Locomotives, Diesel
Locomotives, steam
Railroads -- pictorial works
Time Periods
20th century
19th century
21st century
Places
United States
Western states (U.S.)
Canada
California (U.S.)
Sierra Nevada (North America)
Nevada (U.S.)
Institutions
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Canadian National Railways
Union Pacific Railway Company
Central Pacific Railroad Company
General Electric Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
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