Traces the dieselization of the C&O in the early years, the first and second-generation locomotives, up to the creation of Chessie System. It includes information on the new diesels shops that were built beside or over the steam shops as diesels replaced the older power. Includes rosters and superb photos, mostly in colour. Laminated boards. VG. 2006 COHS.  122pp. WSE-OXN-SK9