Excerpt from Pocket Edition of Locomotive Engineering: A New Complete Series of Questions and Answers Treating on the First, Second and Third Years' Progressive Examination Questions; Air Brake and Mechanical, Locomotive Construction and Mechanical Appliances
Willingness to learn, as well as to be properly adapted to a certain class of work or profession is one of the essential factors that spell success. The de mands of the rail-roads of to-day, like all other large business enterprises, require that its employes be thor oughly familiar with the characteristics of their occupa tion, and to the man who excels in his chosen field of labor, promotion is always his reward.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book of advice for railroad employees, particularly engineers and firemen, is a treatise on the subject from the perspective of the authors. The contents are not presented as the be-all and end-all of knowledge on the subject, but rather the authorsâ informed and insightful opinions on the subject. The authors believe that knowledge is power, and encourage readers to take responsibility for their own learning rather than waiting for direction or criticism from their superiors. In their view, taking such initiative, particularly in the roles of engineer and fireman, leads to promotion and career success within railroad companies. This book is relevant to anyone interested in the history of railroad employment practices. It also presents valuable insights into a skilled trade that played a vital role in the development of the United States and its economy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282993245_0
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