Railroad: What It Is, What It Does : The Introduction to Railroading
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (892 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0911382585 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive and very readable 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.. Tim Carter said It's Pricey, but Worth Every Penny. 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 It's Pricey, but Worth Every Penny 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 ti. rd 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 ti. "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 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. Armstrong, edited by William C. Softcover.. You'll also find current information on new technologies such as ECP brakes and computer-assisted transportation systems. 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. "This book is ideal for novices and experts alike. The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does 5th Edition (2008) By John H. Softcover, 6x9, 406 pages, illustrations, photos, drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, bibliography, glossary, index. The fifth edition is a resource for anyone wanting to learn about modern day railroads. Vantuono. Inside you'll find a comprehensive look at how today's railroads function - from equipment to procedures and marketing to maintenance. "The fifth edition is even more valuable than before