Railway Engineering and Maintenance Cyclopedia, 1926

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Good condition. 1072 pgs. This is the second edition. Slight wear on cover and spot approx 1 1/4 " x 1 1/2" of substance stuck on cover. The hard cover is good but shows use. The pages are almost mint. The quality of the paper is excellent. T are hundreds of detailed photographs and diagrams. T is a dictionary of terms used. T are detailed photos and diagrams of almost every item or subject covered. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED & ADDTIONAL TO POSTAGE AND MUST BE PAID ADDTIONALLY BY THE BUYER. The following items and subjects are pictured and/ or covered: Roadway Standards, Grading and Grading Equipment, Drainage and Ditching Equipment, Snow and Ice Removal, Weed Destroyers, Ballast, Ballast Application and Cleaning, Ties, Rail, Rail Renewal and Maintenance, Rail Joints and Fastenings, Rail Joint Accessories, Tie Plates, Anti-creepers, Switches Frogs and crossings, Guard Rails, Switch Stands, Derails, Bumpers and Car Stops, Fencing, Highway crossings, Substructures, Piles, Pile Drivers and Accessories, Stone Masonry, Concrete Masonry, Concreting Equipment, Culverts, Superstructures, Bridge Floors, Waterproofing, Erection and Erection Equipment, Bridge and Structural Painting, Turntables, Highway and Signal Bridges and Other Structures, Trestles, Bridge Warnings, Passenger Stations, Shelters and Platforms, Freight Houses and Icing Stations, read more