9781528026499 - Rules and Regulations for the Government of the Operating Officers and Employés of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, Manhattan Railway Division ... Take Effec... (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, a comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations of the train operating force of the early 20th-century Manhattan Railway Division, provides a fascinating glimpse into the transportation system of the time. Structured around the realities of operating trains in a densely populated urban environment, the text offers historical depth and thematic insights. It explores the complex relationship between the safety of passengers, the company, and the public, and the responsibilities of the employees who ensured the smooth and efficient functioning of the railway. The book's significance lies in its detailed exploration of the safety measures and operating procedures that were developed and implemented during the infancy of electric mass transit, showcasing the evolution of transportation systems in major metropolitan areas. 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.