Description: Noted author/publisher Tom Dixon compiled this 64-page softcover on General Motors Electro-Motive Division’s GP7 and GP9 diesels, the mainstay of the C&O’s first generation diesel power. As one of the premier coal haulers, the C&O had been dedicated to big steam power. But the drop in post WWII traffic, constant labor strikes in the coal mines, and generally unproductive operations led the cash/success-starved C&O to consider reducing costs instead of expanding. Michigan-sibling Pere Marquette, with an auto industry-leaning business, had already experimented successfully with diesel switchers which streamlined operations and costs. In the late 1940s, the C&O finally started testing diesels with the acquisition of S2 and NW2 switchers. That led the C&O to embrace diesels as the future. Between March and June 1950, the C&O received their first 20 GP7 units. 179 more came through April 1953 as this diesel replaced big steam on mainline coal trains. When EMD ceased making the GP7 in favor of higher-powered GP9, the C&O eventually took 363 of this model, starting with the first deliveries in December 1954. Chapters cover all specs, paint and lettering schemes, and a 32-page color section. Gloss paper. New shrinkwrapped copy. Depot Square Publishing has been in the railroad book business since 1994. We publish our own books, produce books for other publishers, and sell other railroad publishers' titles.If you have any questions about any of our listings, please ask. We ship to all 48 contiguous states, Alaska, and Hawaii. All new books that are not factory shrinkwrapped are done so here. New softcovers without factory-applied shrinkwrap have a cardboard stiffener added before shrinkwrapping. All new and used books are wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in new bookfolds or boxes with additional spacers and/or packing to prevent damage. Unusual or oversize books may need to be shipped in special cartons. Normal shipping is 1-2 work days after confirmation of a paid order. USPS Media Mail shipping is $7.00 for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book thereafter. We e-mail all buyers with confirmation of shipment, estimated delivery date, and the USPS tracking number. If not satisfied, all books are returnable for full price ex shipping, within 30 days of purchase. Buyer pays return shipping.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Loveland, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-24T05:48:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year: 2013
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
