The Heisler Locomotive

Get an inside look at Heisler Locomotive Works of Erie Pennsylvania, maker of the Heisler geared steam locomotive, the smallest and the fastest of the three major variants. During its 50 year run, this iconic manufacturer also produced fireless steam locomotives and single-electric locomotives.

Between pages of text detailing the history and machines of Heisler Locomotive Works, you’ll find over 200 black and white images from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s collection.

Published as a collaborative effort between the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and The Garbely Publishing Company, this second edition improves upon the 1982 classic with retouched images, reproductions, and many other quality revisions.