Light Railways as a Practical Means of Exploration (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New
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Print on Demand. This book proposes an audacious and affordable solution to conquering the world's last frontiers: establishing light and narrow-gauge railways as a means of initiating exploration. The author, an experienced engineer, presents his concept via case studies, describing his own experience using this strategy in Brazil. He argues that explorers hampered by the high investment and maintenance costs of constructing traditional railways have been hindered in their efforts to penetrate and develop remote regions. By replacing heavy, expensive railways with narrow-gauge ones, the author claims, explorers and colonizers can gain a practical, cost-effective, and permanent foothold in uncharted areas, optimizing resource extraction and trade. The author believes that this approach will not only enable the spread of civilization but also promote a deeper understanding of the world. Railway exploration, as envisioned by the author, will thus become the key to unlocking the potential of uncharted regions, benefiting both explorers and the people they encounter. 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.…
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- Title
- Light Railways as a Practical Means of Exploration (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- E. R. Salwey
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1528115643
- ISBN 13
- 9781528115643
- Seller catalogs
- General Engineering
Light railways offer a practical path to explore distant lands, at low cost and with portable setup.
The book draws on real-world experience building light, narrow-gauge railways in Brazil to show how exploration and civilising outreach can go hand in hand. It argues these portable systems can open up remote regions, develop known resources, and create reliable routes for science, trade, and culture—without heavy, expensive infrastructure.
Readers will discover the author’s perspectives on design, costs, and the logistics of deploying railways in challenging environments. The work also places transportation at the center of exploration, linking engineering practice with on-the-ground discovery and diplomacy.
- Design principles for portable, light, and affordable narrow-gauge railways.
- Practical insights into costs, equipment, and construction experiences from Brazil.
- How railways can accelerate exploration, development, and cross-cultural contact.
- A view of military and strategic possibilities alongside civil use.
Ideal for readers interested in engineering history, exploration, and the practical connections between transport and discovery.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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