Report on substitution of metal for wood in railroad ties; together with discussion of practicable economies in use of wood for railway purposes.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Fernow, B. E. (Bernhard Eduard), 1851-1923, Tratman, E. E. R. (Edward Ernest Russell), 1863-
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1890.
Series:Forest Service Bull. No. 4
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Description
Item Description:[With detailed data on lumber consumption and track mileage of individual domestic and foreign railroads; and weight and cost by component]
For related document, see A1303-9.
Includes index, and list of U.S. metal track patents.
Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Executive Branch Documents, 1789-1909. Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (363 pages) : illustrations
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