Reference Book of Tables and Formulas for Electric Street Railway Engineers (Classic Reprint)

A practical reference for electric street railway work.

This concise volume gathers the key tables and formulas used by engineers in daily light-rail, car equipment, overhead wiring, and track work. It’s designed for quick lookups, with items that are commonly needed on the job.

The book blends original material with useful adaptations from established works, arranged to follow the typical flow of street railway systems—from steam plant to cars, overhead lines, and track components. It emphasizes practicality and reference value, rather than classroom theory, to help professionals work more efficiently.

• Tables and formulas you’ll reach for during design, maintenance, and operation
• Compact, self-contained references that support field and workshop tasks
• Coverage of topics like ventilation, power, resistances, and structural data
• Historical perspectives and notes on sources used in the compilation

Ideal for engineers, shop foremen, and technical readers who need a reliable, work-ready reference in the field or on the desk.