Environmentalist
and life-long rail fan Walter Simpson will present his new
information-packed, beautifully illustrated book which explains in
detail:
- How all energy-related components of a contemporary diesel-electric locomotive work
- Locomotive fuel economy measures shrouded in secrecy by the railroad industry
- Emissions regulation and technology
- Railroad motive power options to address the threat of climate change
The
Museum’s model railroad layout will be open and running 5-6 pm and the
Singing Brakemen will sing train songs beginning at 5:30. Walter’s book
will be available at special event discount price.
Admission: Museum members free; others $5.
For more information about Simpson’s book, see www.diesel-electric-locomotives.com. For more information about this event, email enconser@buffalo.edu
Sponsors: The Buffalo History Museum. Co-sponsored by the Citizens for Regional Transit, Niagara Frontier Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Partnership for the Public Good, Sierra Club Niagara Group, WNY Environmental Alliance, WNY Peace Center, WNY Railway Historical Society.
