Large operating economies effected in period 1907 to 1927 by grade reduction, realignment, double tracking, signals and heavier engines in spite of decreased rates; results on Rock Island are typical of what may be accomplished. (See also Am. Ry. Eng. Assn. -- Bul vol. 31, no. 318, Aug. 1929 pp. 19-28, 3 figs)


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    Title :

    Railroad improvements of two decades


    Additional title:

    Eng. News-Rec.


    Contributors:
    Morse, C.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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