Manual Recommended Practice Railway Engineering by American Railway Engineering Maintenance of Way Association (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. At the dawn of the 20th century, the American railway system was undergoing a period of rapid expansion and standardization. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the meticulous planning and engineering that went into building and maintaining these vital transportation networks. The author delves into a range of topics, including roadway design, ballasting materials, tie specifications, rail standards, and track maintenance practices. Drawing on the collective expertise of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, the text provides detailed insights into the challenges and solutions that shaped the evolution of railway infrastructure. From the selection of timber for ties to the chemical composition of steel rails, the book explores the intricate details that ensured the safety, efficiency, and durability of the railways. It underscores the importance of standardization and collaboration among engineers in creating a cohesive and reliable transportation system. The book's insights into early 20th-century railway engineering offer a valuable historical perspective on the development of a technology that continues to play a crucial role in modern society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 316 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 316 Volume 1907 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 204 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 204 Volume 1905 Language: English.