Importance of light grades; slow-speed continuous train movement; terminal problem; steam vs. electric locomotives; track maintenance; superelevation of rail on curves. Author foresees necessity for use of wider gage. See also (discussion) pp. 7046-7061.


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    Title :

    Notes on the economics of railroad construction maintenance and operation


    Additional title:

    New York R. R. Club -- Official Proc


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1923


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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