The Track Cyclopedia: Tenth Edition

Simmons Boardman Pub Co, 1985. 10th Ed. Ex-Library. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/No Jacket. Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Very clean book from the reference section of the library. Covers show light wear, otherwise in excellent condition. 459 pages in ten sections covering all aspects of the state of the art of railroad rail. Contents include: Roadway: grading, geosynthetics, vegetation control; Ballast: track surface and alinement; Ties: cross switch, concrete; Fasteners: tie plates and spikes, rail anchors, direct fixation fastening; Special trackwork: switches, frogs, guard rails, crossings, sip switches, switch stands, derails, bumpers and car stops, highway crossings; Equipment: cranes, automotice, mobile housing, track tools; Track renewal: track laying systems, track panels, General: track and the computer, track geometry casrs, transit track, snow and ice removal. AAR research and testing, FRA track safety standards etc. With many ads for specialized track equipment, index of advertisers, etc.