9780282581848 - The Cable Railway Company's System of Traction Railways for Cities and Towns: San Francisco, California (Classic Reprint) de Company, Cable Railway (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the invention of the cable railway system, a revolutionary mode of public transportation that uses an endless wire rope to propel cable cars, a type of tram. Written as the system was still in its experimental stages, this book provides insights into the development and testing of the cable railway in San Francisco, California. The author narrates the challenges faced during construction and implementation, as well as the system's initial successes. Moreover, the book delves into the broader implications and potential of the cable railway system, highlighting its advantages over horse-drawn streetcars, particularly on steep inclines. The author also discusses the system's impact on urban development and its potential to transform transportation in major cities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.