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Electric Railway Systems: Electric-railway Line Construction
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ISBN13: 9781019480762
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 718
Weight: 2.58
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Originally published in the early twentieth century, Electric Railway Systems is a comprehensive guide to the construction and operation of electric railways. The book covers topics such as power generation, track design, signaling and safety systems, and maintenance and repair. It is intended as a practical reference for engineers and technicians working in the field, and includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to aid in understanding. This book is a fascinating look at a transportation technology that transformed urban life in the early twentieth century.
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