Building A Railroad

A Handbook Devoted To A New, Speedy And Economical Method Of Performing Every Operation From Grading Right-Of-Way To Ballasting And Maintaining Track (1914)

von American Hoist And Derrick Company

68 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Building A Railroad is a comprehensive handbook written by the American Hoist and Derrick Company in 1914. The book is dedicated to introducing a new, speedy, and economical method of constructing a railroad from grading the right-of-way to ballasting and maintaining the track. The book covers a wide range of topics related to railroad construction, including the selection and use of machinery and tools, the planning and execution of grading and excavation work, the laying of track and ballast, and the maintenance of the completed railroad. The authors of the book provide detailed instructions and illustrations for each step of the construction process, making it an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the building of a railroad. They also offer insights into the latest innovations and techniques in the field, including the use of steam shovels, locomotives, and other heavy machinery. Overall, Building A Railroad is an essential guide for engineers, contractors, and anyone interested in the history and development of railroad construction in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Ratgeber, Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9781436794121
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC