This remarkable reference is revised, updated and expanded work based on the author's bestselling Field Guide to Modern Diesel Locomotives. It covers passenger and freight mainline, road switcher and yard locomotive models built for North American railroads from the mid-1970's to today, everything from EMD Dash 2s and GE Dash 7s to the latest 70 Series and Evolution Series models, as well as Green Goats, gensets and mainline passenger electrics.

Containing nearly 300 photographs of the more than 120 locomotive models from all major North American locomotive builders, this is the definitive reference for every railfan.

Greg McDonnell has authored 10 books on a range of transportation subjects. He has also worked as a freelance photojournalist for railway publications in the US and Canada. He lives in Cambridge, Ontario.