The Electric Railway

By Alonzo Morris Buck

Book Overview

""The Electric Railway"" by A. Morris Buck is a comprehensive guide to the history, technology, and operation of electric railways. The book covers the development of electric railways from their earliest days to the modern era, including the technological advances that made them possible and the social and economic factors that influenced their growth.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of electric railways. The first section provides an overview of the history of electric railways, including their origins in the late 19th century and their rapid expansion in the early 20th century. The second section focuses on the technology of electric railways, including the various types of electric motors and the different types of power systems used to operate them.The third section of the book covers the operation of electric railways, including the various types of trains and the different types of track and signaling systems used to control them. The fourth section of the book focuses on the social and economic impact of electric railways, including their role in urban development, their impact on transportation and commerce, and their impact on the environment.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex technology and operation of electric railways. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms and a bibliography of additional resources for readers who want to learn more about electric railways. Overall, ""The Electric Railway"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of electric transportation.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: 1163794538
• ISBN13: 9781163794531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"