9781334180903 - Cheap Railroads for India and the Colonies, in Connection With the Traction Engine and Endless Railway (Classic Reprint) de Hemming, Frederick H. (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 explores the development of railroads in 19th-century India and the impact of the traction engine and endless railway on their construction. At the time of writing, India's vast size and difficult terrain posed significant challenges to rapid railway development. The author argues that the traction engine and endless railway, with their versatility and adaptability, offered a viable solution to overcome these obstacles. By examining historical accounts and technical details, this book sheds light on the potential of these technologies to transform transportation and unlock economic opportunities in India. It highlights the importance of considering innovative approaches to infrastructure development, particularly in regions with unique geographical constraints. 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.