Publisher's Synopsis
Buildings and Structures of American Railroads is a comprehensive reference book written by Walter Gilman Berg in 1893. The book is intended for railroad managers, superintendents, master mechanics, engineers, architects, and students who are interested in the construction and design of American railroad buildings and structures. The book covers a wide range of topics related to railroad buildings and structures, including stations, engine houses, roundhouses, shops, bridges, tunnels, and water tanks. It provides detailed descriptions of the materials and construction techniques used in the building of these structures, as well as the various types of equipment and machinery used in their maintenance and repair. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams that help to clarify the text and provide a visual representation of the different types of buildings and structures discussed. Overall, Buildings and Structures of American Railroads is an essential reference book for anyone interested in the history and development of American railroads, as well as those involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of railroad buildings and structures.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.