Railway Signaling In Theory And Practice

By James Brandt Latimer

Book Overview

Railway Signaling In Theory And Practice is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of railway signaling, written by James Brandt Latimer. The book covers the various types of signaling systems used in railways, including mechanical, electrical, and computer-based systems. It explains the different types of signals, their functions, and how they are operated and maintained.The book also covers the history of railway signaling, from the earliest days of hand signals to the modern computerized systems used today. It includes detailed descriptions of the equipment used in signaling systems, such as track circuits, relays, and interlocking systems.Railway Signaling In Theory And Practice is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, installation, operation, or maintenance of railway signaling systems. It is also an excellent reference for students of railway engineering and technology. The book is written in clear, accessible language, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid understanding.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: 1430455519
• ISBN13: 9781430455516
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"