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