Southern Pacific Historic Diesels Vol 12: EMD SD45 Locomotives - Strapac
Condition Statement
Pre-owned, overall very good collectible condition. Softcover shows light edge wear and a slight upward curl at the outer corners of the front cover. The spine is clean, square, and uncracked with crisp red lettering. Pages are clean, bright, and tightly bound with no writing, highlighting, or missing sheets. Back cover displays original retail price and barcode. Please inspect all photos for detailed cosmetic condition.
Key Product Details
• Title: Southern Pacific Historic Diesels, Volume 12: EMD SD45 Locomotives
• Author: Joseph A. Strapac
• Publisher: Shade Tree Books
• Catalog / ISBN: SPHD-12 / ISBN 0-930742-29-X
• Format: Softcover / Paperback Railroad Reference Book
• Subject: Southern Pacific EMD SD45 diesel locomotives, history, technical specs, roster details, modification history, and operational photos
• Features: Black-and-white and full-color photographs, detailed roster tables, rebuild histories (SD45R program), and locomotive assignments
Item Description
Up for sale is a copy of Southern Pacific Historic Diesels, Volume 12: EMD SD45 Locomotives by Joseph A. Strapac, published by Shade Tree Books (Item SPHD-12).
This volume in the definitive Southern Pacific Historic Diesels series is entirely dedicated to the 20-cylinder Electro-Motive Division (EMD) SD45 heavy freight locomotives operated by the Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt (SSW). Written by renowned SP historian Joseph Strapac, it provides an exhaustive historical breakdown, detailed roster information, operational coverage, and extensive photo documentation.
Key Features: • In-Depth Technical History: Documents the delivery, service life, and eventual SD45R rebuild program of SP's iconic flare-radiator SD45 fleet.
• Rich Visual Archive: Filled with high-quality prototype photographs illustrating paint scheme variations, cab details, horn placements, and dynamic brake setups.
• Essential Reference: Must-have historical reference for Southern Pacific modelers, railfans, and EMD motive power historians.
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