Profiles of notable Abt-rack railroads, with details of operation and construction. Gives profiles, lengths, max. grades, curvature, etc., of about 20 of the principal rack railroads. Descriptions, precautions as to safety, and cost of operation and construction.


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    Title :

    Rack railroads


    Additional title:

    Eng News


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1893


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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