Mopac power: Missouri Pacific Lines locomotives and trains, 1905-1955 - Hardcover

Collias, Joe G

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0831071176 ISBN 13: 9780831071172

Publisher: Howell-North Books, 1980

Synopsis

Handsome and well-written book covering the steam motive power of the Missouri Pacific. MoPac once had over 1100 steam engines in 16 different wheel arrangements, each of which the author showcases in its own section with detailed technical data with the final section focusing on the arrival of the first generation of diesels. The book also has chapters on Missouri-Illinois locomotives, MoPac motor cars, trolley poles, Mississippi River car ferries, Kirkwood Hill, and the Sedalia shops and other facilities. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos of the locomotives from all angles, including overhead shots. With decorative end papers showing system map. An invaluable reference work for the MoPac modeler or history buff. 352 pages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Howell-North Books
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0831071176
• ISBN 13: 9780831071172
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 351