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1997 facsimile reprint of an 1897 book demonstrating the economic superiority of narrow gauge railways. Much of the book is focused on the Barsi Light Railway in India, the first of several 2' 6" gauge railways that eventually served the Indian sub-continent. Mr. Calthrop, who was also involved with the Leek & Manifold Valley Railway, here argues that this narrow gauge was ideal for carrying maximum tonnage at a minimum cost, utilizing a common axle loading of five tons for both locomotives and rolling stock. Illustrated with black and white photos. 34 pages.
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Light Railway Construction
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007035709
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LIGHT RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION
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Card. Condition: VG. 1st Thus. Reprint of Calthrops original paper of 1897 describing the narrow guage Barsi Light Railway in India, designed by him, elements of whose design he included in the Leek & Manifold Railway. 34pp. VG copy in card covers. Seller Inventory # 008074
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Light Railway Construction
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Plateway Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 187198033X
ISBN 13: 9781871980332
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 34pp ills.facsimile edition of a paper by E R Calthrop on the Hundreth Anniversary of its first publication in 1897.Card covers, fine. Seller Inventory # 044236
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