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Railroad: What It Is, What It Does : The Introduction to Railroading
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The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does 5th Edition (2008) By John H. Armstrong, edited by William C. Vantuono. Softcover, 6x9, 406 pages, illustrations, photos, drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, bibliography, glossary, index. The fifth edition is even more valuable than before. Inside youll find a comprehensive look at how todays railroads function from equipment to procedures and marketing to maintenance. This book is ideal for novices and experts alike. The easytoread narrative presents a brief history of railroading from the coalfed iron horses that helped build a nation to the latest generation of EPAcompliant locomotives. Youll also find current information on new technologies such as ECP brakes and computerassisted transportation systems. The fifth edition is a resource for anyone wanting to learn about modern day railroads. The book delves into many facets of the railroad industry including such topics as freight cars, locomotives, track, signal and communication technology, intermodal traffic, operations, labor relations, and design engineering. Softcover.
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