A Field Guide To Trains Of North America: The Peterson System Reference for Identifying Locomotives and Railroad Cars

by Gerald Foster

This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive. The renowned Peterson Identification System pinpoints the key field marks that distinguish one railroad car from another. The guide also lists the 840 different American railroads.

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 1996

Reviews

[Elizabeth Ogorek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dudes gotta be ‘tism’d up

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

For true train buffs. It works like a bird watchers field guide and is very good at pointing out the minor details that distinguish one locomotive from another. Covers a few cars and cabooses, as well.