The Practical Railway Engineer: Examples of the Mechanical and Engineering Operations and Structures, Combined in the Making of a Railway (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. Drysdale Dempsey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331677318 ISBN 13: 9780331677317

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical Railway Engineering from the Ground Up

This classic work offers a concise, practical look at how a railway is formed and equipped. It presents real-world examples drawn from completed projects to help engineers apply their knowledge with speed and certainty.

This edition frames two key tasks: building the road itself and fitting it for traffic. It covers the formation of the track, including earthworks, bridges, and the permanent way, as well as stations, locomotives, carriages, and their fittings. The discussion emphasizes design choices, calculations, and the practical decisions engineers use when planning and executing a railway.

• How curves, gradients, gauge, and slopes shape railway design and operation
• Ways to evaluate lateral deviations and the impact of geometry on speed and safety
• The major components of the permanent way, stations, and rolling stock

Ideal for readers looking for a practical, historical view of railway engineering in action.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331677318
• ISBN 13: 9780331677317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 165