First Series of Railway Practice: A Collection of Working Plans and Practical Details of Construction in the Public Works of the Most Celebrated ... Viaducts, Wharfs, Warehouses, Roofs - Hardcover

Samuel Charles Brees

9780265235072: First Series of Railway Practice: A Collection of Working Plans and Practical Details of Construction in the Public Works of the Most Celebrated ... Viaducts, Wharfs, Warehouses, Roofs

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ISBN 10: 0265235073 ISBN 13: 9780265235072

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Comprehensive, practical railway planning and construction insights for engineers

This collection presents plain, easy-to-read design drawings and detailed explanations for railways, tramways, bridges, canals, and related public works. It emphasizes usable methods over ornament, offering multiple perspectives from celebrated engineers and a clear look at plates and drawings that resemble real engineering plans when tinted. Ideal for professionals seeking concrete guidance and quick reference to working details.

The book focuses on layout, methods, and construction practices that informed 19th‑century railway and public works projects. It provides a practical view of equipment, assembly, and the steps involved in building and maintaining infrastructure, with attention to accuracy and reproducibility in drawings.

Step‑by‑step descriptions of rails, sleepers, chairs, and joints, with emphasis on correct installation
Illustrated plates and practical notes on workmanship, tolerances, and tools
Historical context for railway formation, permanent way, and station layouts
Insights into prefatory remarks, editors’ notes, and how engineers viewed “workmanlike” design

Ideal for readers of historical engineering practice, architecture of transport networks, and anyone seeking a grounded overview of early railway construction methods.

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