Inland Transit: The Practicability, Utility, and Benefit of Railroads; The Comparative Attraction and Speed of Steam Engines, on a Railroad, Navigation, and Turnpike Road (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Nicholas Wilcox Cundy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265476364 ISBN 13: 9780265476369

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the practicality and promises of railroads and steam power

This nonfiction work examines how railways and steam transit shape land, industry, and commerce. It combines practical experience with proposed routes and figures, offering a clear view of 19th‑century transportation ideas and their potential impact.

The book surveys existing rail lines, analyzes engineering choices, and discusses the costs, revenues, and benefits of major projects. It also describes innovations in locomotive design and the challenges of bringing steam carriages into public use, all with an eye toward national value and progress.

• Plain explanations of railroad construction, maintenance, and operation
• Comparisons of different routes and their long‑term economic effects
• Early engineering details on steam engines and their performance on various terrains
• Historical context on public debate, policy, and the push for faster, safer transit

Ideal for readers interested in transportation history, early railway engineering, and 19th‑century infrastructure debates.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265476364
• ISBN 13: 9780265476369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 178