The Track Cyclopedia

by H.C. Archdeacon, Ken Ellsworth (Editor)

Real seller with inventory on hand. Oversize Hardback. Simmons Boardman Pub Co, 1985. Near Fine / No Jacket. 10th Ed. Ex-Library Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Very clean book from the reference section of the library. Covers show light wear, otherwise in excellent condition. 459 pages in ten sections covering all aspects of the state of the art of railroad rail. Contents grading, geosynthetics, vegetation control; track surface and alinement; cross switch, concrete; tie plates and spikes, rail anchors, direct fixation fastening; Special switches, frogs, guard rails, crossings, sip switches, switch stands, derails, bumpers and car stops, highway crossings; cranes, automotice, mobile housing, track tools; Track track laying systems, track panels, track and the computer, track geometry casrs, transit track, snow and ice removal. AAR research and testing, FRA track safety standards etc. With many ads for specialized track equipment, index of advertisers, etc.

459 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1985