9781333009595 - the car builder's dictionary: an illustrated vocabulary of terms which designate american railroad cars, their parts, attachments, and details of construction (classic reprint) von association, master car-builders' (3 Ergebnisse)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of car building at the end of the 19th century, a time when the American railroad industry was undergoing rapid transformation. The author provides a comprehensive dictionary of terms used in car building, offering a unique glimpse into the tec…hnical language and practices of this pivotal period. Through detailed illustrations and descriptions, the book explores a wide range of car types, including freight cars, passenger cars, and even streetcars, showcasing the diverse innovations and evolving standards of the era. The book also examines the development of new technologies, such as the Westinghouse automatic air brake, which significantly impacted train safety and efficiency. It further highlights the significance of standardization in the industry, as exemplified by the Master Car Builders Association's efforts to establish uniform practices. The author's detailed explanations and numerous illustrations offer a rich resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of railroad car construction. 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.
