Medhurst On Atmospheric Railways

By George Medhurst

Book Overview

This groundbreaking and visionary work by the pioneering engineer George Medhurst offers a radical and innovative proposal for the construction of atmospheric railways, one of the most ambitious and daring engineering projects of the 19th century. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of physics, mechanics, and materials science, Medhurst develops a comprehensive and practical plan for building a network of railways powered by compressed air, offering unprecedented speed, efficiency, and safety. Despite its initial rejection by the British engineering establishment, Medhurst's ideas eventually proved influential in the development of modern transportation systems, and continue to inspire engineers and scientists around the world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022521276
• ISBN13: 9781022521278
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"