by Phil Hom
I recently brought the TrainTech series “EMD F-Unit Locomotives” by Brian Solomon. Well, I’m not too impressed with this $24.95 soft cover book. The type setting uses a one and a half line spacing (to pad the text), a few misplaced captions that does not match the picture. A few “we-know-it-already” such as this “Sand is used to reduce wheel slip and maintain traction in situations with less-than-idea rail conditions such as rain or if debris or oil has accumulated on the rail head.” (Page 14 under Bloomberg truck). The rare eastern based railroad (NYOW, B&M, etc) photos are a plus, but Mr. Solomon’s photos of detail close-ups fail to bring up some points (page 94 fails to point out the casted “H” item on the truck once were used for mounting a set of hydraulic dampers).
I would love to see some control stand photos from FT to FL-9, but one photo shows a F7 26L brake stand in the dark. A flash and a wide angle lens would have help.
Borrow the book before buying.
I would love to see some control stand photos from FT to FL-9, but one photo shows a F7 26L brake stand in the dark. A flash and a wide angle lens would have help.
Borrow the book before buying.