Authors:
E.T. Howson & E.R. Lewis
Publisher:
Simmons-Boardman Books, Inc.
Published:
1921
Pages:
860
Type:
softbound
Definitions, descriptions, illustrations, and methods of use of the materials, equipment, and devices employed in the maintenance of the tracks, bridges, buildings, water stations, signals, and other fixed properties of railways. Due to its age, it is now available in the public domain, and its PDF version can be downloaded from Google. Since the book was published in 1921, its content is only relevant to those studying or modeling that or earlier time periods. However, since a lot of terms still exist today, it provides the basis of understanding railroading terminology. The book contains a large number of photos and drawings. These are great for those wanting to super-detail their layouts or dioramas.
Chapter
Page
Title / Description
2
General Subject Index
9
The Track Section
Explains track components and track maintenance.
209
The Bridge Section
Explains bridge components and bridge types.
289
The Building Section
Explains track-side structures.
363
The Water Service Section
Tools, structures, and equipment needed to supply water to the railroad site.
409
The Signal Section
Explains signals, their components, and covers basic electrical terms. It covers how semaphores and block signaling works. Also covers interlocking towers, and road crossings.
529
The Wood Preservation Section
Covers everything related to wood, wood preservation, causes for wood decay, and wood grading.
551
The General Section
Covers track-side and fixed tools and materials used, crew quarters (both fixed and mobile), and steam shovels.
627
The Catalog Section
Cataloging products available from various manufactures and vendors (in alphabetical order).
845
Directory of Products
856
Trade Name Index
859
Alphabetical Index of Manufacturers