Chasing the SP in California 1953-1956

A vivid and personal pictorial of the transition period from steam to diesel locomotives on the Southern Pacific in Southern California. 500 mostly never-before-published photographs as far north as San Luis Obispo.

Contents:
Dedication, Introduction pp. 7-12;
Along the Coast, pp. 13-74;
The Southern Pacific in the Los Angeles Basin, pp. 75-124;
The Pacific Electric, pp. 125-164;
The Valley, pp. 165-210;
Other Stops Along the Way, pp. 211-236;
A Farewell to Steam Excursion, pp. 237-242;
Final Destination, pp. 243-262;
Journey's End, pp. 263-264;
Bibliography, pp. 265-266;
Index, 267-276.

Southern Pacific H&TS, hardcover with jacket, 276 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1.5 in., B&W photographs with text and captions.