The A7 Era

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Horsepower Histories
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 1995
Edition: First Edition

Description: 180 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Fascinating history of the evolution and operation of Australias own stretched-frame A7 model diesel-electric locomotives -- the S-class. First produced by General Motorss Australian licensee, the Clyde Engineering Company between 1956 and 1960, they proved very successful with many still operating during the 1990s. An EMD model F9 hybrid equipped with the rugged 16-567C engine, the locomotives proved to be a resounding success especially as they were modified to meet Australias lighter axle-load conditions. Chapters cover construction, testing, delivery, technical details, locomotive operation, assignments, milestones, special events, accidents, and equipment modifications. The author brings to life the early days of diselisation on the Victorian and documents the trials the new technology imposed on the workers and operating personnel. Illustrated throughout with over 200 black and white photos and 39 color ones. With bibliography. 180 pages. Scarce.

ISBN: 0646256149