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Binder version- Enjoy all of the benefits of the information provided in The 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia in this handy binder version. We are now offering the 'Cyclopedia' in this new three-ring binder format. Hurry, quantities are limited. Order your copy today. (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 5.00) Rate It
- All About Railroading - Second Edition- All About Railroading-Second Edition is the book for new hires and young adults who want to learn the basics of today’s fascinating, high-tech railway industry. (Added: 2000-08-07 Rating: 8.17) Rate It
- Doorway to Safety With Boxcar Doors- The reader of this book will be especially delighted with the many illustrations on the safe operating of plug and corrugated doors. It has a schematic guide showing lubrication points as well as points to check for damage. Inspection of locks, and the operation of doors through a complete cycle to inspect for damage and safety is emphasized throughout. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 9.00) Rate It
- Freight Cars With 7 Charts- This book identifies the basic types of freight train cars most commonly used to move the commodities and industrial products of North America. Each type of car is described in relation to its primary function, structure, and main assemblies. Includes construction diagrams with labeled parts for the General Purpose Box Car, Gondola Car, Covered Hopper Car, Open Hopper Car, Tank Car, All-Purpose Flat Car, and Mechanical Refrigerator Car. Chart for stock cars not included. Three-ring binder + charts.
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- Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards- 49 CFR 215. Prescribes the minimum safety standards for freight cars allowed by the FRA. Includes safety standards for Freight car components, car bodies, draft system, restricted equipment and stenciling. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- The Double Stack Container Car Manual- With intermodal container freight increasing, keeping double-stack container cars operating safely and efficiently is a growing concern to railroads–keeping customers and manufacturers happy with service is a large part of that concern. Don’t add to the backlog of container freight by not inspecting cars on your line thoroughly. The Double-Stack Container Car Manual, will help guide freight car inspectors through the major inspection issues regarding double-stack container cars. This handy reference incorporates the latest applicable AAR rules along with information from component manufacturers to provide a practical tool for use by car inspectors. Soft cover, spiral bound, (Added: 2004-11-19 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- The Railroad What It Is, What It Does on CD-ROM- A "must" have for the novice or expert describing the railroad industry from A to Z. This interactive adaptation of our easy-to-read book gives the history from the coal-fed "iron horses" that helped build a nation to the computer-assisted transportation systems in use today. This CD-ROM is based off the fourth edition of the book–an indispensable source for anyone wanting to learn about railroads. Interactive illustrations, diagrams, and video clips help to bring to life the evolution of the railroad industry; changes in signal and communication technology, maintenance, and design engineering. The ever-changing face of rail passenger service is described, as is intermodal traffic. Packaged in jewel case.
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- 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia- This edition contains more than 1100 pages of state-of-the-art technical resource information, with extensive descriptions, as well as, high quality technical drawings of freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives in use today and those still in the planning stages. The most versatile, powerful and professional railroad research tool available. Simmons-Boardman has produced several editions of the cyclopedia since 1879. Hardcover. pop (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 7.00) Rate It
- Combination of Mechanical Department FRA Regulations- 49 CFR 210, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 223, 225, 229 231, & 232. Mechanical Departments of the rail industry have requested a combined reprint of the Federal Regulations that apply specifically to the work of those departments. We have included the Operating Regulations Parts 217 & 218 which cover Blue Flag use for your benefit. We hope this combination fits your needs and appreciate any comments/ suggestions you have. Contains eleven of the FRA regulations commonly used by Mechanical Department Personnel. Spiral bound. pop (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 8.30) Rate It
- The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does — 5th Edition- The fifth edition of The Railroad: What It Is, What it Does is even more valuable than before. Inside you’ll find a comprehensive look at how today’s railroads function—from equipment to procedures and marketing to maintenance.
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