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Railroads: Statements and Reflections Thereon: Particularly With Reference to the Proposed Railroad Without a Tunnel, and the Competition for the Line Between London and Brighton (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Of the three propositions before the Committee of the House of Commons, viz. Sir John Rennie's, Mr. Stephenson's, and Mr. Cundy's, it is irrefragable that the first is inferior to the other two, on account of the great length of its tunnels, and the dangerous steepness of its inclined planes. Including Shoreham, it is 55 9 miles in length, and has no fewer than five tunnels delightful specimens of Tartarus, by way of preparing visitors for the Elysium of Brighton. It presents, besides, 22 undulating inclined planes, of which 6 rise 20 feet per mile, for the distance of 22 miles and 23 chains, and require the power of 1 7 lbs. Per ton to work them 15 miles per hour, or 89 minutes. Another of these planes is 1 mile 60 chains, with a rise of 47 feet per mile, and will require a station engine and a power of 29 lbs. Per ton, to work it 9 miles per hour, or 18% minutes: the whole together making 24 miles 3 chains, or 107% minutes. The remaining 31 miles 37 chains may he travelled at the average of 30 miles an hour, or 634; minutes.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 0243875169
- ISBN 13 9780243875160
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages62
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines a rivalry between companies to build a railway line between London and Brighton in the early 19th century. The author highlights the importance of this line as the first public transport route to connect a major city with a seaside resort. The book captures the drama and intrigue of the competition, revealing the innovative technologies and ambitious visions of the time. As the companies race to secure the most efficient route, the author showcases the ingenuity and determination of the engineers involved. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of transportation and the development of modern engineering marvels. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243875160_0
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