A practical treatise on rail-roads and carriages : shewing the principles of estimating their strength, proportions, expense, and annual produce, and the conditions which render them effective, economical, and durable; with the theory, effect, and expense of steam carriages, stationary engines, and gas machines. Illustrated by four engravings and numerous useful tables / by Thomas Tredgold, Civil engineer, member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, &c.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Josiah Taylor, Architectural Library, 59 High Holborn, MDCCCXXV [1825]
Physical Description:
xi, [1], 184 p., IV leaves of plates (one folded) : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engravings by J. Dadley; after Thomas Tredgold.
Subject Terms:
Railroads -- Early works to 1850. | Carriages and carts -- Great Britain. | Transportation -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Vehicles -- Great Britain. | Carriage and wagon making -- Great Britain. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1825.
Contributors:
Dadley, J., engraver. | Tredgold, Thomas, 1788–1829, ill. | Taylor, J. (Josiah), publisher.