Thoroughbreds – Alvin F. Staufer & Edward L. May – New York Central 4‑6‑4 Hudson Hardcover – Railroad History

📚 Title & Authors
"Thoroughbreds: New York Central's 4‑6‑4 Hudson, The Most Famous Class of Steam Locomotive in the World" by Alvin F. Staufer & Edward L. May

📖 Overview

• Published circa 1974–1975 by A.F. Staufer

• 336–352 pages (varies by printing) richly illustrated with B&W and color photos, including Grif Teller calendar art

• Covers the development, operation, crews, and models of the iconic NYC Hudson class 

🔍 Why It’s Notable

• Celebrates one of the world’s most famous steam locomotive classes—the New York Central’s “Hudson”

• Includes driver interviews, first-hand memories, and even modeling references

📗 Condition 

• Hardcover with dust jacket

• Pages and binding are solid—no writing, tears, or loose pages

• Dust jacket shows shelf wear (edge wear and slight scuffs)

• Overall condition: Very Good (TCA standards, C‑7) see pictures

📦 What's Included

• Hardcover book with dust jacket

• No supplemental materials (e.g. no original receipt or sleeve)