First Generation Diesels
The first diesel locomotives to replace steam locomotives. Usually refers to the standardized EMD, Alco, Baldwin and F-M units supplied between the late 1930's and early 1950's.
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First Generation Diesels - The first desils locomotivesto replace steam locomotives.
Fishplates - Pieces of metal for joining rail together. Fitted on either side of the web of adjacent rails and held together by fish plates and rail webs.
Compared to first generation diesels, these machines were reliable. They consumed huge amounts of "Bunker C," a thick black oil which was considered waste at the time and was initially very cheap.
Included are photos of early steam, first generation diesels, and a few photos of intermodal piggyback trailer service.
Norfolk and Western Railway; First Generation Diesels by Withers and Bowers: Withers Publishing
Norfolk and Western Railway; Second Generation Diesels by Withers and Bowers: Withers Publishing ...
 See also: Diesel, Standard, Scale, Locomotive, Freight car
  
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