Erie Shovel Photo Archive (Photo Archive Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1882256697 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Includes every Erie model at work on mining and construction projects. Erie was one of America's major manufacturers of steam-powered excavators, eventually becoming part of Bucyrus-Erie. An outstanding collection of photos from the company's archive, now preserved by the Historic Construction Equipment Assn.
The best books to have for photo archives. T.J.B. I love these books. I have over a dozen in the series, and still have more I want to get. I build models in 1/87th scale, about 1/8" to the foot, and occasionally in 1/4" scale. These books with all the large one picture per page, really help out with the details I need to accurately model the subject, as well as give me plenty of ideas on scene settings. But besides, the very clear pictures, they are just plain enjoyable to browse through. These ate machines that are not made anymore, and reliving the past in photos is very rewarding. The best thing is they concentrate on one subject, so you don't have just a few of one type, and
It is a "must" for every old iron library." -- Equipment Echoes March, 1997. "This is a book that will thrill all 'old iron' enthusiasts collectors, restorers, and modeler