A most intersting read for the railroad history buff, or model railroad scratch builder. Learn not only the estimated costs of structure building from the early 1900's, but this massive volume also covers in detail the correct building practices for railroad structures of all types, trestle bridges, tunnels, culverts, the rails and ties, etc.

A total of over 600 pages with hundreds of illustrations.

Chapters Include:

:: I - Track Material and Estimates

:: II - Structural Material and Estimates

:: III - Cost of Railroads

:: IV - Grade Seperation

:: V - Tunnels and Subways

:: VI - Bridges, Trestles and Culverts

:: VII - Elevated Structures

:: VIII - Ties

:: IX - Rail

:: X - Other Track Material

:: XI - Ballast

:: XII - Track Laying and Surfaces

:: XII - Right of Way fences

:: XIV - Snow and Sand fences and Snow Sheds

:: XV - Crossings and Signs

:: XVI - Stations and Other Buildings

:: XVII - Roadway Buildings

:: XVIII - Water Stations

:: XIX - Fuel Stations

:: XX - Shops and Engine Houses

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