The Century Series: A Portrait Of Alco Diesel Power
The American Locomotive Company (Alco) had a long history of manufacturing steam and diesel locomotives in America, Canada, and around the globe through subsidiaries or licensees. Alco had developed a strong reputation in the 1940s and 1950s with its successful road switchers, but as railroads competed to carry more tonnage at faster speeds, the market demanded more horsepower. The “Century” series was introduced in 1963, remaining in production until Alco closed its famed Schenectady, N.Y., plant to domestic production in 1969. The Century name celebrated the corporate history of Alco and its predecessors manufacturing locomotives for 100-plus years.
This new book contains more than 300 beautifully reproduced color images, representing some of the best selections from a number of railroad photographers and historical archives.
Author Tom Carver, hardcover 256 pages.
SKU: 3570