The American Railroad Passenger Car, Parts I and II (Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology)

I have the Mr. White's history of the American Freight Car and, like that, this is an exhaustively researched, interesting history of the passenger car, with Mr. White's excellent writing style. It's not just dry statistics and technological information. He explains why changes occurred, why they worked, what failed. He writes so you feel as if you're experiencing the evolution. Excellent in every way.

Good assessment of the 19th and 20th century development of passenger railroad cars in the USA. Needs some comparative study with respect to rolling stock in other countries, though.

John Whites books on railroad equipment set a high standard for information and mechanical details. If you interested in 19th and early 20th steam engines, truss rod passenger and freight cars then "The American Locomotive", "The American Passenger Car Vol. I and II", and "The American Freight Car" are the books to have.

This is the quintessential history of, as the title suggests, the American railroad passenger car design evolution. The softcover edition is less desired than the hardcover edition, but much easier on the lap!

This has to be the ultimate publication on passenger cars. Everything you want to know and more. Information overload at its best! THE books for the person interesting in railroading in any age.

Great book, lots of information and many pictures. Had to order part 2 book was not included in part 1 and part 2 order as listed on amazon page.

Every thing you wanted to know and a good deal more. Very complete. Complete mechanical drawings of many cars with dimensions.

Tons of wonderful pictures, drawings and descriptions. A very handy desk reference. I take it to work on weekends and read, read, read, read.

Great books. Delivery before expected. Great service. Thank you.