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The Railroad Pocketbook

The Railroad Pocketbook

Fred Herbert Colvin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9781437338508
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The Railroad Pocketbook: A Quick Reference Cyclopedia Of Railroad Information (1906) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Fred Herbert Colvin. The book is designed to serve as a quick reference source for anyone interested in the railroad industry. It contains a wealth of information on various aspects of railroads, including their history, construction, operation, and maintenance. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific topic related to railroads. The first section provides an overview of the history of railroads, including their origins and development over time. The second section focuses on the construction of railroads, including the materials and techniques used to build them. The third section covers the operation of railroads, including the various types of trains and locomotives used, as well as the different types of tracks and signals. The fourth section of the book is dedicated to the maintenance of railroads, including the various tools and equipment used to keep them in good working order. The fifth section covers the economics of railroads, including the costs involved in building and operating them, as well as the various financial and regulatory issues that affect the industry. Overall, The Railroad Pocketbook is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the railroad industry. Its concise and easy-to-read format makes it an ideal reference source for students, historians, and rail enthusiasts alike.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.

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