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BK-22-501 Vol 37: C&O’s H-7 Class 2-8-8-2 Locomotives

$24.95

By Karen Parker

Most exhaustive and complete history of this important class of steam locomotives yet written.  Mechanical and operational data 1924-1952. H-7s set a new standard nationally as the first “production class” of a single-expansion articulated locomotive, previous examples all being compound. Served C&O on the Russell-Toledo coal trains and the Alleghany coal trains. Fully illustrated with drawings, tables, map, and literate text.

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By Karen Parker

Most exhaustive and complete history of this important class of steam locomotives yet written.  Mechanical and operational data 1924-1952. H-7s set a new standard nationally as the first “production class” of a single-expansion articulated locomotive, previous examples all being compound. Served C&O on the Russell-Toledo coal trains and the Alleghany coal trains. Fully illustrated with drawings, tables, map, and literate text.

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