Along Main Lines

Author : Don L. Hofsommer
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780253008688

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Off the Main Lines by Don L. Hofsommer Pdf

A railway history expert “vividly portrays a way of life no longer seen. A fascinating insight into historical American railroading” (Railways Illustrated). In this visually stunning and comprehensive photographic essay, railroad historian and photographer Donovan L. Hofsommer records the end of branchline passenger service, the demise of electric railroads, the transition from steam to diesel power, as well as the end of common carrier freight service on the Colorado narrow gauge. Off the MainLines carries readers along out-of-the-way railways in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana, and South Dakota to see the changes that occurred on these lines from the 1940s to the 1990s. “If you miss the Milwaukee, recall the Rock Island, suffer from the loss of the Soo Line, maintain sadness for the Santa Fe, can’t forget the Frisco, absent-mindedly buried the Burlington Route in oblivion or still maintain romantic recollections of the Katy, you’ll find Dr. Hofsommer’s Off the Main Lines exactly where you need to be!”—Lexington Quarterly “A fitting tribute to its subject; railroad enthusiasts across the upper Midwest and beyond will find Hofsommer’s personalized history to be both edifying and immensely rewarding.”—The Annals of Iowa “An interesting blend of historical fact and personal reminiscence, and traces the author’s own personal 60-year rail odyssey to a variety of ‘off the beaten path’ locations.”—Michigan Railfan “All in all this is a good photographic essay of some lesser known routes and, as usual, I picked up a few more pieces of information to use at a railroad trivia night.”—The Villager

Author : John Palmer
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-09
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781526791856

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West Coast Main Lines, 1957–1963 by John Palmer Pdf

Throughout its length from London to Glasgow via Crewe and Carlisle, with a loop through the West Midlands and spurs to Holyhead,Liverpool and Manchester, the West Coast Main Line has consistently provided interest for those many with more than a passing interest in trains and travel. This book outlines the history of the route,its physical characteristics and sets the scene for the various passenger and goods traffic flows that sustained it; it then details the arrangements for motive power and train working through the era of change that was 1957 to 1963. The level of interest - as evidenced daily by the presence at the lineside of hordes of young spotters and other observers - was particularly high at that time as processions of trains hauled by fine express passenger locomotives and those more suited to other traffic passed by. The book also goes 'behind the scenes' to provide insights into the daily and seasonal challenges of managing that section of a wider railway network, as directed by the varying terms of relevant legislation, and a government increasingly concerned to shape the railways for the changing needs of the public, industry and the economy. The book will be of particular interest to those who simply recall those days by the lineside, those with an interest in detailed arrangements to provide and maintain suitable motive power, those with an interest in how the railway served the needs of the nation and modellers who seek information. The book is illustrated with color and monochrome images and supported by maps.

Author : Paul Atterbury
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 0715327062

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Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury Pdf

Documents the various aspects of British railways, including timetables, stations, tunnels, staff and trains. This work focuses on the 10,000 miles of lines closed in Britain since the 1950s, bringing to life the glorious story of train travel as it used to be.|Rich in romance and nostalgia, this fascinating book documents all the lost and forgotten aspects of British railways, including timetables, stations, tunnels, staff and trains. It focuses on the 10,000 miles of lines closed in Britain since the 1950s, bringing to life the glorious story of train travel as it used to be. Images of the railways' active past and pieces of ephemera capture British rural lines. Like previous books in the series, "Along Lost Lines" takes a very visual approach to the subject matter by highlighting the places and features that best tell the story, through stunning images and fascinating visual detail.

Author : M. Nolan Gray
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781642832549

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Arbitrary Lines by M. Nolan Gray Pdf

It's time for America to move beyond zoning, argues city planner M. Nolan Gray in Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It. With lively explanations, Gray shows why zoning abolition is a necessary--if not sufficient--condition for building more affordable, vibrant, equitable, and sustainable cities. Gray lays the groundwork for this ambitious cause by clearing up common misconceptions about how American cities regulate growth and examining four contemporary critiques of zoning (its role in increasing housing costs, restricting growth in our most productive cities, institutionalizing racial and economic segregation, and mandating sprawl). He sets out some of the efforts currently underway to reform zoning and charts how land-use regulation might work in the post-zoning American city. Arbitrary Lines is an invitation to rethink the rules that will continue to shape American life--where we may live or work, who we may encounter, how we may travel. If the task seems daunting, the good news is that we have nowhere to go but up

Author : Herbert Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Political science
ISBN : UOM:39015011442970

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Essays by Herbert Spencer Pdf

Author : Royal society of arts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600025053

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Annual conference on national water supply, sewage and health ... 1879 by Royal society of arts Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : English literature
ISBN : OXFORD:555068889

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Edinburgh Review, Or, Critical Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Maksym Spiryagin,Timothy Gordon,Colin Cole,Tim McSweeney
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351057165

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Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks Vol 2 by Maksym Spiryagin,Timothy Gordon,Colin Cole,Tim McSweeney Pdf

The International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks is the leading international gathering of scientists and engineers from academia and industry in the field of ground vehicle dynamics to present and exchange their latest innovations and breakthroughs. Established in Vienna in 1977, the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics (IAVSD) has since held its biennial symposia throughout Europe and in the USA, Canada, Japan, South Africa and China. The main objectives of IAVSD are to promote the development of the science of vehicle dynamics and to encourage engineering applications of this field of science, to inform scientists and engineers on the current state-of-the-art in the field of vehicle dynamics and to broaden contacts among persons and organisations of the various countries engaged in scientific research and development in the field of vehicle dynamics and related areas. IAVSD 2017, the 25th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics was hosted by the Centre for Railway Engineering at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia in August 2017. The symposium focused on the following topics related to road and rail vehicles and trains: dynamics and stability; vibration and comfort; suspension; steering; traction and braking; active safety systems; advanced driver assistance systems; autonomous road and rail vehicles; adhesion and friction; wheel-rail contact; tyre-road interaction; aerodynamics and crosswind; pantograph-catenary dynamics; modelling and simulation; driver-vehicle interaction; field and laboratory testing; vehicle control and mechatronics; performance and optimization; instrumentation and condition monitoring; and environmental considerations. Providing a comprehensive review of the latest innovative developments and practical applications in road and rail vehicle dynamics, the 213 papers now published in these proceedings will contribute greatly to a better understanding of related problems and will serve as a reference for researchers and engineers active in this specialised field. Volume 2 contains 135 papers under the subject heading Rail.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C2634762

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Electric Railway Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030781108

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Rhode Island Freight Rail Improvement Project by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1370 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Floods
ISBN : WISC:89042322453

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Geological Survey Water-supply Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul Atterbury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0715338528

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Along Main Lines by Paul Atterbury Pdf

This is a celebration of railway nostalgia, focusing on the great main line routes and the glamorous trains that plied them. Organised into routes, the book covers all the main London termini and their principal routes as well as major intercity routes in other parts of Britain.

Author : Great Britain. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015013470144

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Patents for Inventions by Great Britain. Patent Office Pdf

Author : United States. Agricultural Research Service,United States. Office of Experiment Stations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 946 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1918
Category : Agricultural experiment stations
ISBN : UOM:39015073234497

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Report on the Work and Expenditures of the Agricultural Experiment Stations by United States. Agricultural Research Service,United States. Office of Experiment Stations Pdf

Author : Roger L. Brauer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119802310

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Safety and Health for Engineers by Roger L. Brauer Pdf

SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR ENGINEERS A comprehensive resource for making products, facilities, processes, and operations safe for workers, users, and the public Ensuring the health and safety of individuals in the workplace is vital on an interpersonal level but is also crucial to limiting the liability of companies in the event of an onsite injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 4,700 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2020, most frequently in transportation-related incidents. The same year, approximately 2.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers. According to the National Safety Council, the cost in lost wages, productivity, medical and administrative costs is close to 1.2 trillion dollars in the US alone. It is imperative—by law and ethics—for engineers and safety and health professionals to drive down these statistics by creating a safe workplace and safe products, as well as maintaining a safe environment. Safety and Health for Engineers is considered the gold standard for engineers in all specialties, teaching an understanding of many components necessary to achieve safe workplaces, products, facilities, and methods to secure safety for workers, users, and the public. Each chapter offers information relevant to help safety professionals and engineers in the achievement of the first canon of professional ethics: to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The textbook examines the fundamentals of safety, legal aspects, hazard recognition and control, the human element, and techniques to manage safety decisions. In doing so, it covers the primary safety essentials necessary for certification examinations for practitioners. Readers of the fourth edition of Safety and Health for Engineers readers will also find: Updates to all chapters, informed by research and references gathered since the last publication The most up-to-date information on current policy, certifications, regulations, agency standards, and the impact of new technologies, such as wearable technology, automation in transportation, and artificial intelligence New international information, including U.S. and foreign standards agencies, professional societies, and other organizations worldwide Expanded sections with real-world applications, exercises, and 164 case studies An extensive list of references to help readers find more detail on chapter contents A solution manual available to qualified instructors Safety and Health for Engineers is an ideal textbook for courses in safety engineering around the world in undergraduate or graduate studies, or in professional development learning. It also is a useful reference for professionals in engineering, safety, health, and associated fields who are preparing for credentialing examinations in safety and health.