Morris, the book illustrates the stations,
towers, shops, and terminals, as well as
the trains, that used their services. Both
of the new books from Morning Sun are
priced at $59.95 each.
Just in time for the holidays,
Signature
Press
) has
released
“Southern Pacific Ten-Coupled
Locomotives”
by Robert J. Church. This
in-depth study from noted SP locomotive
authority Bob Church, covers all the ten-
coupled types, from
El Gobernador
of
the 1880s and the T&NO 2-10-0s, to all
the 2-10-2s and 4-10-2s. Church includes
details on the design and construction of SP’s fascinating three-
cylinder locomotives with Gresley valve gear in the SP Class 4-10-
2s. Many previously unpublished photos – some in color – are
included along with line profiles, maps, and locomotive/tender
plans. A special chapter on tenders by Arnold Menke is included.
The hardbound 534 page indexed book includes 795 illustra-
tions. The book is available through dealers or direct from the
above website.
Simmons-Boardman Books, Inc
) is selling a
softcover handbook titled
“Railroad Operations & Railway
Signaling.”
Author Edmund J. Phillips, Jr. presents illustrated
