Elementary and Practical Instructions on the Science of Railway Construction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. Macdonald Stephenson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483826154 ISBN 13: 9780483826151

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Master the essentials of railway construction with a clear, practical guide you can use on the job.

This revised and expanded edition presents a straightforward, classroom-friendly path from basic measurements to the details of permanent way. It collects practical instructions, solved examples, and illustrative diagrams to help beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

This edition remains approachable while incorporating new material drawn from contemporary practice. It emphasizes practical results for managers, engineers, and contractors, with short, easy-to-follow divisions that cover surveying, curves, tunneling, earthwork, drainage, and the forms of returns and specifications. The book is rich with illustrations to support real-world understanding of rails, sleepers, ballast, and the working of railway systems.
What you’ll experience

• Clear instruction on Mensuration and Surveying to build confident accuracy
• Step-by-step guidance on laying out curves, tunnels, and permanent way
• Practical notes on earthwork, drainage, ballast, and maintenance
• Models and forms for returns, specifications, and parliamentary plans

Ideal for students entering railway construction and professionals seeking a reliable reference that blends elementary lessons with practical application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483826154
• ISBN 13: 9780483826151
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 309