Freight Terminals and Trains (Classic Reprint): Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals - Couverture souple

Droege, John Albert

9781331961758: Freight Terminals and Trains (Classic Reprint): Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals

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ISBN 10 : 1331961750 ISBN 13 : 9781331961758

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Essential guide to freight terminals and trains, written for engineers and managers who plan, build, and operate yards and freight facilities.

This classic reference analyzes how freight terminals fit into the broader railroad system. It explains the roles of yardmasters, train forces, and the mechanical department, and it emphasizes the importance of well-designed terminals for safe, efficient movement of goods. The book blends theory with practical detail, offering design ideas and operating methods you can adapt to your own facilities.

- Understand the terminal problem and why yard capacity and track layout matter
- Learn about track construction, classification yards, and yard operations
- Explore the roles of freight houses, transfer stations, and water-front terminals
- Review methods for equipment handling, training, and management practices

Ideal for readers involved in railroad planning, yard operation, and freight service, as well as students studying terminal design.

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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

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Freight Terminals and Trains: Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals by John Albert Droege is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This publication was produced from a professional scan of an original edition of the book, which can include imperfections from the original book or through the scanning process, and has been created with the reader in mind. Freight Terminals and Trains: Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals is in the English language. Freight Terminals and Trains: Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals is highly recommended for those who enjoy the works of John Albert Droege, and for those discovering the works of John Albert Droege for the first time.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331961750
ISBN 13: 9781331961758
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 479
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Freight Terminals and Trains: Including a Revision of Yards and Terminals

John Albert Droege

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331961750 ISBN 13 : 9781331961758

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive treatise on the design, construction, and operation of freight terminals and trains. It examines the challenges of moving freight efficiently in an era of rapid industrial expansion and growing public demand for faster delivery times. The author meticulously analyzes the complexities of terminal design, considering the need for flexibility to accommodate changing traffic patterns and the increasing costs of labor and materials. He explores the crucial role of efficient terminal design in reducing the number of freight cars needed to handle a given volume of freight, thereby minimizing the cost of transportation. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book delves into a wide range of topics, including yard design, train classification, yardmaster responsibilities, engine terminal operations, and the importance of coordination between engineering and operating departments. The book's insights on the importance of proper terminal design and efficient operations are particularly relevant in the context of early 20th century railroad development, a time when the industry was grappling with the challenges of rapid growth and increasing competition. The book's emphasis on reducing costs through careful planning and efficient operations provides a valuable guide for railroad managers seeking to optimize their freight handling capabilities. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781331961758_0

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