Manual for Railroad Engineers and Engineering Students Containing the Rules and Tables Needed for

First published in 1857, this comprehensive guide to railway engineering covers every aspect of rail construction and maintenance. It includes detailed tables and formulas for calculating grades and curves, as well as descriptions of different types of rails, ties, and equipment.

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