765, A Twenty-First Century Survivor: A little history and some great stories from Rich Melvin, the 765's engineer. - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Richard Melvin, LLCISBN-13:9781734903010ISBN-10:1734903015UPC:9781734903010Book Category:TransportationBook Subcategory:RailroadsBook Topic:Pictorial, HistorySize:8.50 x 11.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.4021Product ID:SCS228WZRX
765, A Twenty-First Century Survivor: A little history and some great stories from Rich Melvin, the 765's engineer.
Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 is one of the most active steam locomotives running today. Capable of speeds up to 80 mph and developing 4,500 horsepower, this 404-ton monster is an impressive machine Owned by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, the 765 has pulled special excursion trains all over the eastern United States. Beginning back in 1980, she has today provided over...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Richard Melvin, LLCISBN-13:9781734903010ISBN-10:1734903015UPC:9781734903010Book Category:TransportationBook Subcategory:RailroadsBook Topic:Pictorial, HistorySize:8.50 x 11.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.4021Product ID:SCS228WZRX
Melvin, Richard Paul: - Rich Melvin began his railroading career in 1966, on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad. He worked out of the P&LE's Gateway Yard in Struthers, Ohio for several years before being laid off due to a slow-down in business. In 1968 Rich enlisted in the Army. While in the Army, he worked in television studios at West Point and at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio,...
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