Synopsis
Discover the scale and structure of freight transport in early 20th‑century America. This book explains how railways move goods, not just people, and why freight is vital to daily life and the economy.
Freight traffic statistics are presented in a clear, systematic way. You’ll find explanations of terms, how railways measure their “plant” and equipment, and how capacity, tonnage, and mileage relate to costs and performance. The narrative compares freight with passenger service and shows why the freight business often plays the starring role in railway operations and finances.
What you’ll experience
- Plain definitions of key terms such as track, main track, yard track, and equipment categories
- How ton-miles, averages per train, and freight density reveal usage patterns across regions
- Data on locomotives, freight cars, and capital as of 1914, with historical context from earlier decades
- Observations on growth trends, regional differences, and the shift toward more intensive railway development
Ideal for readers of railway history, transportation analytics, and those curious about how freight shapes modern society. This edition provides a practical, data‑driven picture of freight’s role in the transportation system.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the statistics used to measure the freight traffic handled by the United States' railways, from the beginning of modern transportation to 1915. The author details the different types of freight trains and cars, tracks and equipment, buildings, and transportation units used by US railways. The author also discusses the various traffic units, averages, and other statistics used to measure the performance of the railways. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the statistics collected to measure the freight traffic of US Railways from 1894-1915 and will prove invaluable to anyone interested in the history of American railroads and freight transportation. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330037102_0
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