The Last of Steam

By Joe G. Collias

Book Overview

The sight, smell and sound of steam comes alive in this spectacular tribute to the powerful U.S. steam locomotives of yesteryear. Hundreds of nostalgic photographs capture the powerful steam trains of the '40s and '50s, including trains from Union Pacific, New York Central, Great Northern, Norfolk & Western, and many more. A true photo treasure depicting steam locomotives at work across the U.S. Filled with all-original photographs of the steamers that are gone but not forgotten. Sftbd., 8 1/2 x 11, 269 pgs., 279 b & w ill.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0831070188
• ISBN13: 9780831070182
• Release Date: January 1960
• Publisher: Howell-North Books, Incorporated
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Keep the Old Steam Engine Trains Alive

"The Last of Steam" by Joe G. Collins is an excellent collection of Steam Engine Trains from the past. This is truly a presured gift for the adent collectors of train artifacts. I have not seen none better than this display.