Freight Terminals and Trains: Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Albert Droege

 
9781528168151: Freight Terminals and Trains: Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Essential guide to freight terminals and trains, written for engineers and managers who plan, build, and operate yards and freight facilities.

This classic reference analyzes how freight terminals fit into the broader railroad system. It explains the roles of yardmasters, train forces, and the mechanical department, and it emphasizes the importance of well-designed terminals for safe, efficient movement of goods. The book blends theory with practical detail, offering design ideas and operating methods you can adapt to your own facilities.

  • Understand the terminal problem and why yard capacity and track layout matter
  • Learn about track construction, classification yards, and yard operations
  • Explore the roles of freight houses, transfer stations, and water-front terminals
  • Review methods for equipment handling, training, and management practices
Ideal for readers involved in railroad planning, yard operation, and freight service, as well as students studying terminal design.

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