Future Railways by Armstrong (23 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Pictorial Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition. A clean, tight copy with all text and illustrations clear/unmarked. "Reprinted from a paper presented at the Forty-third Annual Convention of the National Electric Light Association at Pasadena, California, May, 18-22, 1920". ILLUSTRATED in black and white and full color photography with accompanying descriptive captions. 22 pages. LF6. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. 1st Edition. "Reprinted from a paper presented at the Forty-third Annual Convention of the National Electric Light Association at Pasadena, California, May, 18-22, 1920". Paper covered boards with illustration of locomotive on front cover. Rubbing. 22 pages with 12 illustrations. The author calls for the electrification of the railways. This is not surprising, since he is the Chairman of the Electrification Committee for the General Electric Company.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Collectible - Very Good. No Jacket. 9x6x.25 with 22 pages. Paper covered boards. No DJ. Worn on spine. Old sticker on front cover. Color illustration paste-down on front cover. Owners stamp on ffep.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling argument for electrifying America's railways, highlighting the advantages of electric locomotives over steam engines. The author provides a detailed analysis of the technical and economic benefits of electrification, including substantial fuel savings and improved service. Drawing on successful case studies, including the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul electrification, the book emphasizes the transformative potential of electric motive power, particularly in overcoming the limitations of steam engines on steep mountain grades and reducing operating costs. The author also acknowledges the global trend towards railway electrification and concludes that it is a critical step towards enhancing the efficiency, capacity, and sustainability of our rail transportation system. 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. print-on-demand item. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. Original publisher's brown paper-covered boards backed with beige paper. Gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Small color illustration of a train in a mountain landscape on front cover. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4." Twenty-two pages, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall except for occasional smudges, slight bumping to bottom corners, slight loosening along gutters, and light age toning. Covers are clean and intact overall except for darkening (most noticeable on spine), wear to corners and head and tail of spine, slightly bumped corners, light rubbing and a few small scratches, and slight edge wear. A Very Good copy. "Reprinted from a paper presented at the Forty-third Annual Convention of the National Electric Light Association of Pasadena, California, May, 18-22, 1920." This is an essay by A. H. Armstrong, Chairman of the Electrification Committee of General Electric Company. In his essay, Armstrong addresses contemporary issues plaguing the American railroad industry. He suggests that the prevailing opinion of the time attributes the decline of the railroad industry to increased cost of labor and materials and a lack of funding. However, Armstrong's main argument is that the problems of the railroad industry have to do more with steam engines becoming obsolete. Armstrong pointedly advocates for transitioning to the use of electric engines. He contends that "our transportation needs have outgrown the possibilities of the steam engine." He succinctly lists the advantages that electric engines have over steam engines. Armstrong cites the disastrous winter of 1917-1918 in which exceptionally cold weather froze steam engines and halted their transportation activities. He contrasts this with electric engines at the time which continued to do business as usual despite the cold weather. Armstrong argues further that the steam engine is "not a good hill climber" and is prone to creating bottlenecks in mountain passes. Armstrong acknowledges the major obstacle of constructing new tracks for electric trains but says that they have the potential to increase daily tonnage capacity in mountain regions. He also says that the electric train can run on water power (through hydroelectric generation) while steam engines require large quantities of coal. He also commends the electric engines for their safer air brakes and highlights their lower maintenance costs. Armstrong then discusses the inefficiency of expended resources in the operation of steam engines. He say that much of the coal and other fuel goes to waste when operating steam engines. He refers to specific examples, such as the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway's use of electric trains, to further back his argument that electric engines provide better transportation than steam engines. …

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 42 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 24 pages. 8.50x0.07x11.00 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Future of Our Railways is a book written by A. H. Armstrong in 1920, which explores the potential future of the railway industry. The book delves into the history of railways and their impact on society, while also examining the challenges faced by the industry in the early 20th century.Armstrong discusses the technological advancements that have been made in the railway industry and how they will shape its future. He also explores the social and economic impact of railways, including their role in facilitating trade and commerce, and their contribution to the growth of cities.The author also examines the role of government in the railway industry, including the regulation of fares and the provision of subsidies. He argues that government intervention is necessary to ensure the continued success of the industry.Overall, The Future of Our Railways is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the railway industry and its potential future. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the industry and the potential solutions that can be implemented to ensure its continued success.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. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Future Of Our Railways (1920) | A. H. Armstrong | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9780548863442 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…