Handbook Of Railroad Construction: For The Use Of American Engineers

By George Leonard Vose

Book Overview

The Handbook of Railroad Construction: For the Use of American Engineers, written by George L. Vose, is a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed information on the construction and maintenance of railroads in the United States. The book is designed to be a practical resource for engineers and other professionals involved in the planning, design, and construction of railroads.The book covers a wide range of topics related to railroad construction, including the planning and surveying of rail lines, the selection and preparation of materials, the construction of tracks, bridges, tunnels, and other structures, and the maintenance of railroads. It also includes information on the various types of locomotives and rolling stock used on American railroads.The Handbook of Railroad Construction is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved in railroad construction. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of railroads in the United States.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: 1163636215
• ISBN13: 9781163636213
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"