Handbook of Street-Railroad Location (1897)

The Handbook of Street-Railroad Location, written by John Pascal Brooks and published in 1897, is a comprehensive guide to the planning and construction of street railways. The book covers various aspects of street railway location, including the legal requirements, the different types of tracks, the methods of laying tracks, and the principles of grading and drainage. It also includes detailed information on the design and construction of street railway bridges, culverts, and tunnels.The Handbook of Street-Railroad Location is an essential resource for engineers, architects, and urban planners involved in the design and construction of street railways. The book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and diagrams of the various components of street railways, as well as practical advice on how to plan and execute a successful street railway project. It is a valuable reference for anyone interested in the history of transportation and urban development in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.