For sale STEAM LOCOMOTIVES OF THE BURLINGTON ROUTE, Bernard G. Corbin &
William F. Kerka, Thos. D. Murphy Co., 1960, 320 pages, FIRST EDITION.
Hardcover book in very good condition: tight binding, clean pages, NO dust
jacket, black covers with gold lettering. A comprehensive examination of the
steam locomotives on the CB&Q from the early woodburners to modern steam
power. Every class of steam engine operated by the Burlington is discussed.
Also included are steam locomotives of the C&S and FW&D. A complete
steam roster of the CB&Q from 1904-1959 and over 530 illustrations
including photos and locomotive diagrams. Of interest to scale model
railroaders are the locomotive plans representative of Burlington motive power
and the assignment sheets listing the accessories (feedwater, heater system,
stoker type, etc.) used on each locomotive. Please note this is a first
edition not the later "value" copies printed by Bonanza Books or Random
House.
PRICE: $19.95 (FREE S&H within the USA) I accept a personal
check or money order
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