A Field-Manual For Railroad Engineers (1897)

By James C. Nagle

Book Overview

""A Field-Manual For Railroad Engineers"" is a comprehensive guidebook for railroad engineers, written by J. C. Nagle and first published in 1897. The book covers a wide range of topics related to railroad engineering, including the design and construction of tracks, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure; the operation and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock; and the management of personnel and finances. It also includes detailed instructions and diagrams for various tasks, such as laying track and building culverts. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of railroad engineering, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and innovations of the late 19th 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164041304
• ISBN13: 9781164041306
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"