Brian Solomon 128 pages softcover
Railroad tracks take quite a
beating, with countless tons of cold steel and freight rumbling over
them day and night, wearing down rails and vibrating ties loose from
their ballasts. This book reveals the special machinery railroads use to
maintain and mend tracks and other property, as well as how the
machines were developed and how they work. Each chapter tackles a
different piece of maintenance equipment like tie pullers, spike drivers
and rail grinders. Photos illustrate the machines in action, while
detail shots depict the "business end" of each. This one-of-a-kind title
is perfect for railfans and modelers.
