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Author:	Guy L. Dunscomb
Title:	Locomotives Of The Western Pacific
Subtitle:	A Photo Story Of Steam
Publisher:	Dunscomb
Country:	USA
Date:	1 Jan 1954
Format:	Paperback
Genre:	Transport
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Collection:	I Own It I Want It
Community:	1 Owns
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WPLives 13th Aug 2021		Fascinating pictorial history of the steam locomotives of the Western Pacific with rosters and schematic diagrams. Also includes short histories of: The Deep Creek Railroad; The Reno branch; The Nevada-California-Oregon Railway; The Sierra Valley & Mohawk; The Boca & Loyalton; The Northern California extension; The Sacramento Northern; The Central California Traction Co.; The Tidewater Southern; The Indian Valley; The Alameda & San Joaquin; The Alameda Belt Line; The Oakland Terminal Railway. Also includes photos of WP interurban cars, Budd rail cars and two ferry boats as well as details about roundhouses and turntables. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With maps. Spiral bound. 140 pages.



WPLives 31st Jul 2021		Submitted for your perusal "Locomotives of the Western Pacific - A Photo Story of Steam." A forgotten gem dedicated to the late great Western Pacific Railroad. This volume covers every major class of WP steam engines. Has an interesting set up. Has thirty or so full page (9"×6") images with no captions to crowd out the portrait. Kind of like looking at a family album. The section that precedes it is sort of like an appendix. It lists the engine number and a background history. So just enjoy the image, remember the engine number and look up its trivia or special details. The rest of the book takes the classic route and shows a variety of locos in various duties in different parts of the system. It obviously tries to cover everything. Produced in the early 1950's, it gives a period perspective of the last of steam on the WP. Curiously, the author/photographer takes no bows as he shows no by-line or photo credits. However, buried on page 34, you'll find out who to thank. Who is it? Guess, or buy it to find out! The cover is problematic. It has some stains and wear. You'll forget all about it when you see the marvelous images inside. The interior pages are in fine shape. You can't get these images online. Yes, the auction price is a little high. But it's tough to raise money with donated books when there are usually twenty copies of the same thing up for bid at the same time. This time, we're all by ourselves. Stick around. We might have to reduce the price later. WP fans, this is a must-have.

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