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The Comparative Merits of Various Systems of Car Lighting: An Investigation of the Comparative Cost, Safety, Light-Giving Powers and General ... Gas, Electric Lighting (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Arthur Mellen Wellington

 
9781332616251: The Comparative Merits of Various Systems of Car Lighting: An Investigation of the Comparative Cost, Safety, Light-Giving Powers and General ... Gas, Electric Lighting (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the comparative safety, cost and efficiency of car lighting systems, offering insights into a crucial factor of rail travel in the late 19th century. The author systematically evaluates oil lamps, compressed gas and air gas systems, providing a wealth of data from rigorous photometric tests to inform his conclusions. Not only does this book offer a thorough analysis of the subject, but it also presents a historical overview of the development of car lighting systems, from traditional methods to cutting-edge technologies of the time, making it a valuable resource for researchers and rail enthusiasts alike.

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