Publisher's Synopsis
Railway Track And Track Work is a comprehensive guide to the construction and maintenance of railway tracks, written by Edward Ernest Russell Tratman in 1897. The book covers a wide range of topics related to railway tracks, including the different types of tracks, the materials used in their construction, the tools and equipment required for track laying, and the various methods of track maintenance. It also provides detailed instructions on how to lay and maintain tracks, including information on the preparation of the roadbed, the laying of sleepers and rails, and the use of ballast and other track components. In addition, the book contains numerous illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, which help to clarify the various concepts and techniques described in the text. Overall, Railway Track And Track Work is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the construction or maintenance of railway tracks, and provides a fascinating insight into the technology and engineering of the railway industry in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.