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Name: Light Railways as a Practical Means of Exploration (Classic Reprint)
Author: Salwey, E. R.
ISBN: 9781528115643

Salwey, E. R.

9781528115643: Light Railways as a Practical Means of Exploration (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1528115643 ISBN 13 : 9781528115643

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Portable Light Railways offer a practical path to exploring remote regions.

This book explains how portable, light, narrow‑gauge railways can be designed and built at low cost to open up new areas for exploration and development.

Written from the author’s experience in Brazil, the work covers what makes light railways an economical and expedient option for establishing permanent communications in hard‑to-reach places. It also discusses how such systems can support exploration, civil engineering, and the spread of infrastructure in remote regions, with emphasis on real‑world costs and practical construction approaches.

Principles for designing portable, cost‑effective narrow‑gauge lines
Guidance on equipment, including engines, rolling stock, and plant suitable for rapid deployment
Strategies for logistics, contractor support, and project funding in challenging environments
Considerations for military and strategic use of lightweight railways

Ideal for readers interested in historical engineering methods, exploration logistics, and affordable rail solutions for difficult terrains.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1528115643
ISBN 13: 9781528115643
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 142
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Light Railways as a Practical Means of Exploration (Classic Reprint)

E. R. Salwey

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1528115643 ISBN 13 : 9781528115643

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book proposes an audacious and affordable solution to conquering the world's last frontiers: establishing light and narrow-gauge railways as a means of initiating exploration. The author, an experienced engineer, presents his concept via case studies, describing his own experience using this strategy in Brazil. He argues that explorers hampered by the high investment and maintenance costs of constructing traditional railways have been hindered in their efforts to penetrate and develop remote regions. By replacing heavy, expensive railways with narrow-gauge ones, the author claims, explorers and colonizers can gain a practical, cost-effective, and permanent foothold in uncharted areas, optimizing resource extraction and trade. The author believes that this approach will not only enable the spread of civilization but also promote a deeper understanding of the world. Railway exploration, as envisioned by the author, will thus become the key to unlocking the potential of uncharted regions, benefiting both explorers and the people they encounter. 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 9781528115643_0

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