Frisco Power: Locomotives and Trains of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, 1903-1953

First edition of Joe Collias's 1984 classic examination of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway's motive power. In addition to showing each class of steam and diesel power, the author also weaves in the history of the railroad and explains why the Frisco ended up with such as variety of locomotives. Illustrated throughout with over 400 black and white photos of Frisco steam and diesel locomotives, railcars, equipment, trackside structures and facilities. Invaluable reference work for the Frisco modeler. With decorative end papers showing system maps. 304 pages.