Elements Of Railroad Track And Construction (1915)

By Winter L Wilson

Book Overview

Elements of Railroad Track and Construction is a comprehensive guidebook written by Winter Lincoln Wilson in 1915. The book provides a detailed overview of the various components that make up a railroad track, including the rails, ties, ballasts, and fastenings. It also covers the construction process, from surveying the land to laying the track and building bridges and tunnels. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of railroad track and construction. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history of railroads and their impact on transportation. The following chapters cover topics such as the types of rails and their installation, the properties of ballast materials, and the design and construction of bridges and tunnels. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts and techniques discussed. Additionally, there are appendices that provide useful information such as tables of rail dimensions and weight, and a glossary of railroad terminology. Overall, Elements of Railroad Track and Construction is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and construction of railroads. It is a testament to the engineering ingenuity and hard work that went into building the railroads that helped shape the modern world.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: 1164632124
• ISBN13: 9781164632122
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"