Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957 Companion volume Pennsy Power II also available separately.
Alvin F. Staufer
A classic reference work documenting the steam and electric locomotive fleet of the Pennsylvania Railroad during its most influential era. Widely regarded as one of the foundational books on PRR motive power, Pennsy Power combines historical research, technical information, locomotive rosters, and hundreds of photographs covering more than half a century of railroad history.
Published in 1962, this large-format volume examines the development of Pennsylvania Railroad steam and electric locomotives from 1900 through 1957, including celebrated classes such as the K4s Pacifics, T1 Duplexes, and the iconic GG1 electrics. The book is extensively illustrated with historic black-and-white photography and includes color reproductions of classic Pennsylvania Railroad calendar artwork.
An essential reference for railroad historians, Pennsylvania Railroad enthusiasts, locomotive collectors, and students of American transportation history.
Details
Title: Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957
Author: Alvin F. Staufer
Text Writing By: Bert Pennypacker
Research By: Martin Flattley
Publisher: Alvin F. Staufer
Publication Year: 1962
Format: Hardcover
Illustrated: Yes, extensively illustrated with black-and-white photographs and color calendar artwork
Printed in: United States
Condition
Book: Very Good Minus (VG-)
Dust Jacket: Not Present
Overall: Very Good Minus vintage condition.
The book remains attractive and highly usable with a solid binding and clean interior photographs. Condition issues are primarily limited to foxing on several preliminary pages and the absence of the original dust jacket.
Book
Binding remains solid and secure
Pages generally clean and bright throughout
Black-and-white photographs remain sharp and well preserved
Includes color Pennsylvania Railroad calendar artwork reproductions
Visible foxing on front endpapers and several preliminary pages
Minor bump/indentation visible on front cover
Light age-related wear consistent with use and storage
No dust jacket present
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Why Collectors Like This Book
Pennsylvania Railroad history
PRR steam locomotive reference
GG1 electric locomotive coverage
K4s Pacific and T1 Duplex documentation
Historic railroad photography
Pennsylvania Railroad calendar artwork
Railroad technical and roster information
Classic railroad enthusiast reference library title
