Railway Track & Structures Cyclopedia
New York: Simmons Boardman Publishing Corporation, 1955. Eighth Edition. Hardcover. Small folio, 854 pages, illustrated, directory of products, alphabetical index. -- Light edgewear to tips of spine and corners. Binding is sound. -- An authoritative manual of engineering, Maintenance, Including Descriptions, Illustrations and Methods of Use of the Materials, Equipment and Devices Employed in the Construction and Maintenance of Tracks, Bridges, Buildings, Water Service, Signals and other Fixed Railway Properties and Facilities. Very good. Item #9556
1955 edition of this comprehensive description of how to maintain a railroad's track and trackside structures. Each section contains a detailed discussion of the materials, equipment, and devices needed and how to use them to maintain railroad tracks, bridges, buildings, water and oil stations, sanitation facilities, signals and other fixed properties. Covers everything from removal of ice and snow from the tracks to roofing materials for passenger stations. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. Packed with vintage advertisements. 854 pages with extensive index.
Price: $225.00