Fascinating pictorial history of the Pennsylvania Railroad's fleet of 425 Pacific K4 steam locomotives, detailing why they were so successful and famed. Includes roster, foldout engravings and schematic diagrams. Illustrated with black and white (and a few color) photos). 178 pages.

The Many Faces of the Pennsy K-4 - Classic Power No. 6

Alvin F. Staufer

Bert Pennypacker

N.J. International Inc.

Volume 2 in this series continues the survey of the motive power of the the once mighty Pennsylvania Railroad with sections on steam, electric, multiple units and diesel locomotives. This volume contains a special emphasis on the diesels with a comprehensive diesel roster. Superb black and white photos provide coverage of the Pennsy in all seasons, all places and all types of power. Also includes schematic diagrams and roster for the new Penn Central. 352 pages.

Pennsy Power II: Steam Diesel and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad

Alvin Staufer

Noted Philadelphian Bert Pennypacker guides the reader around the rail lines that served Philadelphia during the 1940s and 1950s through the more than 250 color photographs. Photographers include Dave Cope, Bill Ellis and Frank Watson. Pictured are steam and diesel on the Pennsy, B&O, Reading and PRSL as well as traction on the city streets. Contents: Philadelphia Photographers, pp. 3-5; Philadelphia: A Railroading Overview, pp. 6-7; Philadelphia Trolleys, pp. 8-23; Pennsylvania Railroad, pp. 24-71; Reading Company, pp. 72-91; Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, pp. 92-111; Baltimore & Ohio, pp. 112-127; Philadelphia Rails, pg. 128. Hardbound w/dust cover, 8.5"x11", 128 pages, 250+ FULL-COLOR photographs with captions.

Trackside around Philadelphia 1946-1969 with Dave Cope, Bill Ellis and Frank Watson

Morning Sun Books

"Steam expert Bert Pennypacker takes the reader on a class by class tour of the CNJ's varied roster - from diminutive 0-6-0's to heavy duty 2-8-2's. Then out on the road, for an excursion up the mainline featuring almost all classes extant from 1941-1954. All-color 128-page hardcover book."

Jersey Central Steam in Color

"Noted steam expert Bert Pennypacker takes the reader on a class-by-class tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad's steam roster. From switchers to local power to the finest mainline freight and passenger, all in vivid color. All color, 128-page hardcover book with color dust jacket."

Pennsy Steam Years, Vol. 3

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"Ten years after the publication of the much acclaimed first volume, Volume 2 of Pennsy Electric Years arrives by PRR expert Bert Pennypacker. Fabulous color photography of all classes of electric locomotives."

Pennsy Electric Years, Vol. 2

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