Diamondbugs

The Erie Railroad played a pioneering role in developing and utilizing the self-propelled motor car, both reciprocating steam and spark ignition engines. This book covers the equipment employed by the Erie Railroad from the 1890s until their demise in 1951.

Contents:
Foreword and Introduction, pp. 4-6,
The Rail Car Era on the Erie, pp. 7-9,
The Infant Gas Cars, pp. 10-11,
The Motor Car Matures in the Jazz Age, pp. 12-19,
Rail Motor Cars get a New Deal, pp. 20-25,
From Prewar to Postwar, pp. 26-47,
Riding to the End of the Line, pp. 48-53,
Diamondbug Rat Pack, pp. 54-61,
Roster, pg. 62,
Additional 5000 Information, pg. 63,
Bibliography, pg. 64.

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, softcover, 64 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., B&W photographs.

Features:

• New
• Softcover
• Jack Grasso
• Railroad Avenue Enterprises