Publisher's Synopsis
Elements Of Railroad Track And Construction is a comprehensive guidebook on the construction and maintenance of railroad tracks, written by Winter Lincoln Wilson and first published in 1915. The book covers a wide range of topics related to railroad track construction, including the materials used, the design and layout of tracks, the construction process, and the maintenance and repair of tracks. The author provides detailed information on the various types of track, such as ballasted and non-ballasted tracks, and the different components that make up a track, including rails, ties, and fastenings. The book also covers important topics such as drainage, grading, and alignment, which are essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of railroad tracks. With its detailed descriptions and illustrations, Elements Of Railroad Track And Construction is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the construction or maintenance of railroad tracks.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.
