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by Brian Solomon (Author) "Track is a fundamental component of the railroad..." (more)
Key Phrases: production tamper, ballast renewal, ballast regulator, New York, Donner Pass, Southern Pacific (more...)
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You may have seen some of these machines and tools as you roll alongside a rail bed. But what to call them, or knowing how they work, may allude you. Find the true identity of the different tools used to build and maintain railbeds and lines including tie pullers, rail grinders, and much, much more. Detailed photos show the machines and tools in action. This is a handy reference guide for fans of full-size railways or modelers.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: MBI (November 14, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760309752
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760309759
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #157,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Men and Machines That Keep the Railroads Running, March 2, 2006
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This book is excellent value for money and is filled with good information and color photos, some of them spectacular. In some cases, such as the discussion of how track is currently constructed, a good line drawing with labels would have been much better than a thousand words of descriptions. And I would have liked to see more on equipment of the steam era; most of this book focuses on current technology. But definitely worth the money!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Starters, March 14, 2006
I am a model railroader who wanted to leran more about the equipment used to maintain and repair the real life railroads. If that the type of information your lpooking for this book is excellent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Those mysterious critters and widgets., November 3, 2006
A great probe into the unique machinery used to keep the rails in line and ON line.
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