This book is a history of locomotives from the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, known as the "Cotton Belt"

Author and Title: Cotton Belt Locomotives by Joseph A. Strapac.

Content: The book covers the railway's motive power, featuring a roster of steam and diesel locomotives up to 1977.

Visuals: It includes over 300 photographs, diagrams, and maps to document the railway's history.

Specific Subject: The cover features the "Spirit of 1776" locomotive, a special bicentennial unit.

See all photos for details, accuracy, and conditions.  Book has normal age wear copyrighted in 1977. Nothing seen be damaged other than outside loose leaf cover. It has some tears. Inside has normal-light use.