Top : Rail : General : Page 2 Links: - The Federal Role in Urban Mass Transportation- George Smerk's important book is a must for anyone interested in the plight of our cities and the efforts being made to solve our transportation problems. Smerk shows how mass transportation was a principal force in the evolution of the nation's cities from the 1880's and how, by 1900, it was one of America's major industries. (Added: 2001-10-26 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- The Lineman and Cableman's Handbook- This practical handbook covers the basic principles and best procedures for the construction, operation and maintenance of overhead and underground electric transmission lines. Hardcover (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- The Official Locomotive Rosters & News-2012 Edition- The 2012 Edition of The Official Locomotive Rosters & News is available now! It contains consolidated rosters of the seven largest systems - BNSF, CN, CP, CSX, KCS, NS, and UP - In addition all the other 900 railroads listed in alphabetical order. (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 10.00) 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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- The Spirit of Railroading- Here, in 239 magnificent photos you'll discover the modern face of railroading - and its timeless spirit. Beautiful color photos taken by photographers from Nova Scotia to New Mexico to Alaska to witness the contemporary railroad scene, from America's "super railroads" to the ever-changing regional and shortline freight carriers. You'll venture throughout the U.S. and Canada to discover contemporary passenger railroading: Amtrak, Canada's VIA Rail, and colorful commuter carriers. Hardcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- The Transportation Technology Center Story- Pick up a copy of the newly published,
The Transportation Technology Center Story: The First
30 Years of Trains, Tracks, and Technology. Enjoy this fascinating look into the world's premier facility for railroad-related research and testing. Discover the facility's beginnings, development, activities, near-death, survival, and transformation over three decades. Presented in a non-technical and impressionistic account of what has happened and what is happening. Filled with quotes, comments, sidebars, and photography drawn from the center's archives. (Added: 2001-07-25 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- Tourist Trains Guidebook- This one-of-kind travel reference is both a guidebook with detailed information about 150 of the best tourist trains and rail museums in the United States and Canada as well as a directory of almost 300 more interesting train rides, museums, and historic depots. (Added: 2007-09-28 Rating: 2.00) Rate It
- Trains Across the Continent --
Second Edition- With this new edition of Trains Across the Continent, Rudolph Daniels adds to the wonderful usefulness of the first edition by bringing us up to date on the recent developments in North American railroading. He turns a discerning hitorian's eye to previously unexplored topics such as the problematic freight breakdown in the merger of the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific, and he explores such contemporary issues as the implications of NAFTA for the North American railroads, the breakup of Conrail, and the electrification of the Northeast corridor. (Added: 2001-04-25 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- Transformers- This book serves the apprentice and journeyman, along with the newcomer to the field a necessary background for understanding transformers. This second edition has been completely revised, updated and presented in a simplified, easy-to-use format. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- Understanding the Railway Labor Act- For sure, the Railway Labor Act is one of a kind. In fact, it is a common toast to suggest that one live long enough to understand the Railway Labor Act (RLA).
Railroad journalist, economist, former rail regulator, and rail-labor expert Frank N. Wilner offers a straight-forward and very readable history, evolution, description, justification and critique of the RLA in his new book, "Understanding the Railway Labor Act." (Added: 2009-07-27 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- Welding Safety Handbook- Information for people engaged in the care and use of welding equipment. Emphasis is on safety, proper use, cleaning of equipment and protective gear. Pictures of "No-No's" puts emphasis on unsafe conditions to avoid. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- Wiring Simplified- Learn how to install wiring in your home so it is safe and practical. This is the 38th edition of one of the first do-it-yourself manuals and is based on the latest 1999 National Electrical Code with the most recent safety provisions. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) 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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