Railway Curves For Practical Trackmen (1906)

Railway Curves For Practical Trackmen is a book written by Frederick Augustus Smith and first published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to railway curves and their practical application for trackmen working on railways. It covers the principles of curve construction, including the calculation of curve radius and degree, and provides detailed instructions on how to lay out and maintain curves on railway tracks. The book also includes practical tips and advice on how to avoid common problems associated with curves, such as derailments and excessive wear on the tracks. Railway Curves For Practical Trackmen is an invaluable resource for anyone working in the railway industry, from trackmen and engineers to train drivers and maintenance workers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.