The Milwaukee Electrics

Well-done history of the Milwaukee Road electric locomotives, beautiful engines that out-performed steam and diesel in almost every category. The book provides excellent information on the running of the railroad, including management decisions (good and bad) and information garnered from extensive interviews with Milwaukee employees. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos as well as a color section. With detailed technical appendices and schematic track diagrams showing all electrified lines. Includes maps, gradient profiles, and bibliography. 310 pages with index.