Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives, The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Steam, Diesel, and Electric Locomotives from 1825 to the Present Day

by Dave Ross (Editor)

An illustrated and comprehensive guide to trains and locomotives around the world, from steam engines to diesel and electric power Featuring over 900 locomotive types, as well as the country and date of origin of each Lavishly illustrated with over 1,000 color and black-and-white photographs and artwork throughout Includes specification tables for each locomotive with a wealth of technical information such as weight, operating speed, and tractive effort Covers the history of each locomotive including designer, manufacturer, innovations, and details of affiliated railroad companies

544 pages, Hardcover

First published September 20, 2007

About the author

Dave Ross is an artist, author and educator whose every career move has involved kids. First published in 1975, his bibliography includes 39 titles. Dave's most recent book, T'Bugs, is a science fiction chapter book for young readers. [Tom Lemery is co-author]. It was released in 2017.
In 1981, Dave and his wife Kathleen founded Helping Hands School in Clifton Park, NY. They ran this preschool for special needs children for 30 years, retiring in 2010. The school is still open and serves hundreds of children and their families in Saratoga County.