Solomon. This lavishly illustrated book examines American Locomotive Company products from the founding of predecessor Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1848 through the company's merger with several smaller locomotive builders in 1901 and Alco's ultimate defeat in the competition for diesel business.
You'll view Alco's famed steam locomotives, including Hudsons, Niagaras, Challengers and Big Boys; electrics built in partnership with GE; and diesel offerings both successful and quirky. 176 pages, 100 color and 100 B&W photographs, 10¾"x 9¼", hardcover. #0R10179