When the Steam Railroads Electrified, 2nd Revised Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253339790 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorWilliam D. Among his 16 books are a number of titles concerned with the history of electric railways and rail transit in North America, including When the Steam Railroads Electrified, The Time of the Trolley, and The Interurban Era. Middleton has been active as a transportation and engineering historian and journalist for more than fifty years. He remains active as a consultant in higher education facilities management.. Other recent titles are Landmarks on the Iron Road, "Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take", and The Bridge at Quebec, all published by Indiana University Press. Middleton is a 1950 civil engineering graduate from Renss
Yet despite its many triumphs, electrification of U.S. railroads is back in the limelight. rail freight tonnage at its highest levels in history, the ability of electric locomotives to expand capacity promises to bring renewed consideration of freight railroad electrification.Middleton begins his ambitious chronicle of the ups and downs of railway electrification with the history of its early days, and brings it right up to the presentwhich is surely not the end of this complex and mercurial story.. This comprehensive history of North American railroad electrification has been out of print for many years. By the 1970s, it was the Soviet Union, with almost 22,000 electrified route-miles, that led the way, and the U.S. The federally funded Northeast Corridor Improvement Program has provided an expanded Northeast Corridor electrification, with high-speed trains that are giving the fastest rail passenger service ever seen in North America, while still other high-speed corridors are planned for other parts of the country. Running times were reduced. And with U.S. In almost every instance, electrification was a huge success. Before the outbreak of World War II, the country had some 2,400 route-miles and more than 6,300 track-miles operating under electric power, far more than any other nation and more than 20 perce
William D. Middleton is a 1950 civil engineering graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and Wisconsin. Among his 16 books are a number of titles concerned with the history of electric railways and rail transit in North America, including When the Steam Railroads Electrified, The Time of the Trolley, and The Interurban
D. Kjeldgaard said Reserve a place of honor on your shelves. An excellent review of electrification history, methods, and machines. The book is printed on heavy, glossy paper, which preserves the clarity of photographs and diagrams. All the technical details and definitions are fascinating, too! I'm working on assembling a complete collection of Mr.Middleton's works - he was a true authority on electric traction. By the way, I found this "Reserve a place of honor on your shelves" according to D. Kjeldgaard. An excellent review of electrification history, methods, and machines. The book is printed on heavy, glossy paper, which preserves the clarity of photographs and diagrams. All the technical details and definitions are fascinating, too! I'm working on assembling a complete collection of Mr.Middleton's works - he was a true authority on electric traction. By the way, I found this 2nd edition in absolutely new condition for only $12.97; searching and patience pay off.. nd edition in absolutely new condition for only $1"Reserve a place of honor on your shelves" according to D. Kjeldgaard. An excellent review of electrification history, methods, and machines. The book is printed on heavy, glossy paper, which preserves the clarity of photographs and diagrams. All the technical details and definitions are fascinating, too! I'm working on assembling a complete collection of Mr.Middleton's works - he was a true authority on electric traction. By the way, I found this 2nd edition in absolutely new condition for only $12.97; searching and patience pay off.. .97; searching and patience pay off.. "The Best Electrification Book Out There" according to Matt Mason. I bought this book with high expectations, and every one was met. It covered all of the early electrifications in as much detail as could be given without boring me. It covers the pros and cons of AC vs. DC, the wars between which one was "better" for mainline electrification, and the differences in The Best Electrification Book Out There I bought this book with high expectations, and every one was met. It covered all of the early electrifications in as much detail as could be given without boring me. It covers the pros and cons of AC vs. DC, the wars between which one was "better" for mainline electrification, and the differences in 3rd rail and the different types of overhead.I read the whole book during my Carribean vacation I was so interested in it, but lost my copy on the airplane. I am buying another copy even after finishing it because it is a great reference book.Final thought: If you are. rd rail and the different types of overhead.I read the whole book during my Carribean vacation I was so interested in it, but lost my copy on the airplane. I am buying another copy even after finishing it because it is a great reference book.Final thought: If you are. Gorgeous! Stefano Carnicelli This is easily the best book I have seen on the subject. Admittedly, there is maybe only a better one (in French, hard to find). The way things are treated sets a standard on railroad literature; you can find equivalent levels only on more "serious" subjects, e.g. ships. I know of various european books that actually were inspired by this one.