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Correspondent Municipal Ownership Great Falls Old Dominion Railroad, Description and Practices of Great Northern Picadilly Brompton Railway (london)
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333652291
- ISBN 13 9781333652296
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages693
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating glimpse into the dynamic world of electric railways at the dawn of the 20th century. Through a detailed examination of the American Street and Interurban Railway Association's annual conventions, the author offers a rich tapestry of technical innovations, industry trends, and the burgeoning social and economic impact of this new mode of transportation. The book dives into a wide array of subjects, from the intricate details of car design and power plant construction to the pressing issues of interurban freight service and the standardization of brakeshoes. It reveals the debates surrounding the adoption of single-phase alternating current, the development of new safety technologies, and the evolving role of electric railways in shaping cityscapes and fostering economic growth. The author also delves into the social and economic implications of this rapid technological change, discussing the rise of municipal ownership, the complexities of labor relations, and the impact of electric railways on communities both large and small. This insightful work captures the excitement and challenges of an era when the electric railway was on the cusp of revolutionizing American life. This book serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the early development of the electric railway industry, highlighting the technical ingenuity and social complexities that defined this pivotal period in transportation history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333652296_0
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