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Fascinating and thorough history of the development, construction, and use of the PCC car in all its different iterations. The book provides an excellent background on the problems with older trolley models, and how the Electric Railway Presidents' Conference Committee, under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Conway, spent five years designing the new car. The results were so successful that thousands of the PCCs were built in the US, Europe and the Soviet Union and its satellites. The book provides clear explanations about the aspects that made the car such an excellent streetcar, from noise reduction to braking system. The book also looks at other nonPCC cars that attempted to solve the same problems as well as the use of PCC cars overseas, especially in the Czech Republic where they are still in use. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With oversized, foldout schematic diagram of the car in the the back. Includes roster of orders for PCC cars and a list of who bought the cars. An invaluable reference work for anyone interested in the history of streetcars or in design principles. 250 pages.
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This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'PCC: The Car That Fought Back'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of the development, construction, and operation of the PCC car, detailing its various iterations and the challenges it addressed compared to older trolley models.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Stephen P. Carlson and Fred W. Schneider, III.
- Q: What year was 'PCC: The Car That Fought Back' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1980.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 250 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is illustrated throughout with black and white photos, and it includes a foldout schematic diagram.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: The book includes a roster of orders for PCC cars and a list of purchasers.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is invaluable for anyone interested in streetcar history or design principles.
- Q: What are the key features of the PCC car discussed in the book? A: The book explains the PCC car's noise reduction features, braking system, and its advantages over older trolley models.