Excerpt from Building and Repairing Railways: Being a Practical Description of the Location and Preliminary Survey of Railways, Construction Work, Etc;; Forming One of the Series of the Volumes Comprised in the Revised and Enlarged Edition of the Science of Railways
The primary purpose of the permanent way Of a railroad was to furnish a surface that should be at once hard, smooth and unchanging for wheels to run upon.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the complete process of railroad construction and maintenance, from initial conception and planning to ongoing repairs and upgrades. The author's experience and attention to detail make this a valuable resource for those in the field, as well as students and rail enthusiasts. A deep exploration of the history of rail can be found in this volume, from its humble beginnings in the 17th century, through the development of the locomotive in the 1800s, to the modern marvels of high-speed rail and advanced signaling systems. By offering meticulous descriptions and sketches of rail-related machinery and processes, the author presents a comprehensive guide for the construction, maintenance, and operation of railroads, providing a strong foundation for the safe and effective operation of this critical transportation network. 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 9781333213671_0
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