Ever since Charlie Castner wrote his epic full issue article in the December 1972 Trains Magazine
on the Louisville & Nashville’s “Big Emma” locomotives, he, and a
dedicated group of individuals from the L&N Railroad Historical
Society, have continued to research the company’s fleet of 42 of these
remarkable 2-8-4s. Now, 52 years later, the L&NRHS and The Garbely
Publishing Company have partnered to publish this definitive book on
their design, construction, and operation between 1942 and 1956 —
pulling (and pushing) fast freights, enormous coal drags, and even some
passenger trains. The story is largely told through the long gone voices
of those who designed, built, maintained, and operated these
locomotives. Illustrations include maps, diagrams, route profiles, art,
and a variety of black & white and very rare color images. Don’t
miss out on this amazing new title covering one of North America’s most
iconic steam locomotives!
