Publisher's Synopsis
""Manual For Railroad Engineers And Engineering Students: Containing The Rules And Tables Needed For The Location, Construction, And Equipment Of Railroads"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by George Leonard Vose in 1878. The book is intended for both practicing railroad engineers and students studying railroad engineering. It provides a detailed overview of the rules and tables required for the location, construction, and equipment of railroads.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific topic related to railroad engineering. Some of the topics covered in the book include the selection of routes, the design of bridges and tunnels, the construction of track and roadbeds, and the equipment of locomotives and rolling stock. The book also includes numerous tables and formulas that are essential for calculating the various aspects of railroad engineering.Throughout the book, Vose provides practical advice and guidance for railroad engineers, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various concepts and techniques involved in railroad engineering.Overall, ""Manual For Railroad Engineers And Engineering Students"" is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of railroads. It remains a valuable reference book for railroad engineers and students of railroad engineering to this day.Containing The Rules And Tables Needed For The Location, Construction, And Equipment Of Railroads, As Built In The United States.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.
