Conrail Motive Power Review: The First 10 Years 1976-1986: 001

Comprehensive study of Conrail's motive power from the very beginning in April 1976 to 1986, covering locomotives 1000 to 5593. The book provides an informative look at how Conrail, which inherited about 5,000 first and second generation diesel locomotives from 16 railroads, assembled a usable roster from the motley collection of 90 different models. Discusses the original numbering sequence, the year by year rebuilding efforts, and the eventual renumbering. Each model is shown in a pictorial section with commentary. With extensive rosters. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos (and 8 page color section showing unusual color schemes). 136 pages.