Author Name: Richard J. Cook
Title: Beauty of Railroad Bridges, The - In North America - Then, & Now
Seller ID: GW104
The story of railroad bridges, in the United States and Canada, is also a part of the history of the development of railroads in North America. This book describes in word and picture the various types of railroad bridges such as stone viaducts, suspension bridges, wood and steel truss bridges, steel girder bridges, concrete bridges, and swing, bascule, and vertical lift bridges. This book is written for laymen, rather than engineering types, who find bridges a fascinating subject. Also the model railroader will find this book of interest when researching bridges for his layout. 300 illustrations, bibliography, index. Retail $44.95.
Price = 36.00 USD
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