Railroad: What It Is, What It Does : The Introduction to Railroading
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0911382585 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 473 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Comprehensive and very readable" according to Mark L. Fugate. This book presents the history and evolution of all aspects of the railroad industry in a concise and comprehensible manner for a very broad range of readers.. It's Pricey, but Worth Every Penny Tim Carter I just started working as a conductor and fireman on a scenic railroad in Central New Hampshire. The chief engineer who's training me as a fireman told me this was a must read. He loaned me his copy that's the 3rd edition. This newer edition has many more pages and is an excellent book if you want to know everything there is to know about railroads. Just a few tips in this book make it worth the purchase price.. "Very good book." according to Fernando V. Souza. Very informative and detailed boo. Can be used as text book as well in spite of the continuous change of the railroad regulations.
The book delves into many facets of the railroad industry including such topics as freight cars, locomotives, track, signal and communication technology, intermodal traffic, operations, labor relations, and design engineering. The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does 5th Edition (2008) By John H. "This book is ideal for novices and experts alike. Softcover, 6x9, 406 pages, illustrations, photos, drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, bibliography, glossary, index. Armstrong, edited by William C. The easy-to-read narrative presents a brief history of railroading from the coal-fed "iron horses" that helped build a nation to the latest generation of EPA-compliant locomotives. The fifth edition is a resource for anyone wanting to learn about modern day railroads. Inside you'll find a comprehensive look at how today's railroads function - from equipment to procedures and marketing to maintenance. You'll also find current information on new technologies such as ECP brakes and computer-assisted transportation systems. Softcover.. "The fifth edition is even more valuable than before. Vantuono