Notes On Electric Railway Economics And Preliminary Engineering

By: Gotshall, William C.

Book Overview

""Notes On Electric Railway Economics And Preliminary Engineering"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by William C. Gotshall. The book covers various topics related to electric railways, including the economics of building and operating them, as well as the preliminary engineering involved in their construction. The author provides insights into the various factors that affect the profitability of electric railways, such as passenger traffic, freight transportation, and maintenance costs. The book also covers the technical aspects of electric railway engineering, including the design of tracks, power systems, and rolling stock. The author provides detailed explanations of the various types of electric railway systems, such as streetcars, interurban lines, and rapid transit systems. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of electric railways, as well as those involved in the planning and construction of modern transportation systems.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: 1163235105
• ISBN13: 9781163235102
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"