IRT Interborough Rapid Transit / the New York City Subway: Its Design and Construction
IRT Interborough Rapid Transit / the New York City Subway: Its Design and Construction

Author: The Interborough Transit Company

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2007-06-20

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 143032550X

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On October 27, 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit Company opened the first subway in New York City. Running between City Hall and 145th Street at Broadway, the line was greeted with enthusiasm and, in some circles, trepidation. Created under the supervision of Chief Engineer S.L.F. Deyo, the arrival of the IRT foreshadowed the end of the "elevated" transit era on the island of Manhattan. The subway proved such a success that the IRT Co. soon achieved a monopoly on New York public transit. In 1940 the IRT and its rival the BMT were taken over by the City of New York. Today, the IRT subway lines still exist, primarily in Manhattan where they are operated as the "A Division" of the subway. Reprinted here is a special book created by the IRT, recounting the design and construction of the fledgling subway system. Originally created in 1904, it presents the IRT story with a flourish, and with numerous fascinating illustrations and rare photographs.

City Beneath Us
City Beneath Us

Author: New York Transit Museum

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2004-12-14

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780393057973

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Reproduces photographic prints from the collection of the New York Transit Museum.

722 Miles
722 Miles

Author: Clifton Hood

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2004-08-23

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780801880544

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When it first opened on October 27, 1904, the New York City subway ran twenty-two miles from City Hall to 145th Street and Lenox Avenue—the longest stretch ever built at one time. From that initial route through the completion of the IND or Independent Subway line in the 1940s, the subway grew to cover 722 miles—long enough to reach from New York to Chicago. In this definitive history, Clifton Hood traces the complex and fascinating story of the New York City subway system, one of the urban engineering marvels of the twentieth century. For the subway's centennial the author supplies a new foreward explaining that now, after a century, "we can see more clearly than ever that this rapid transit system is among the twentieth century's greatest urban achievements."

Philadelphia Rapid Transit: Construction and Equipment of the Market Street Subway and Elevated
Philadelphia Rapid Transit: Construction and Equipment of the Market Street Subway and Elevated

Author: Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1430325518

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In 1903 the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company broke ground on an ambitious project, to create the City of Brotherly Love's first high speed rail system. When it opened on March 4, 1907, the Market Street Subway-Elevated Line was greeted with acclaim. Running from the suburbs of West Philadelphia on elevated tracks, trains ducked underground to reach the city center. The line would be joined by the Frankford Elevated in 1922, and merged into today's Market-Frankford Line, now operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Originally printed in 1907 to celebrate the opening of the subway line, Philadelphia's Rapid Transit include descriptive text, and dozens of rare photos showing the men who built the line. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the construction and design of one of the nation's earliest municipal railway systems. This reprint has been slightly reformatted, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

The Motor Cyclist's Handbook the Classic 1911 Guide to the Construction and Management of Motorcycles
The Motor Cyclist's Handbook the Classic 1911 Guide to the Construction and Management of Motorcycles

Author: Charles S. Lake

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1430311312

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"It has been said, with truth, that an inherent love of things mechanical finds a more or less definitive place in the character of every Englishman..." So begins The Motor Cyclist's Handbook, a wonderful text from 1911 that describes in detail the operation of early motorcycles. Created by Charles S. Lake, who wrote weekly columns in The Model Engineer magazine, the book was an instant classic. Today it is just as readable. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes chapters on the engine, including two-stroke and four cylinder, compression, carburetor, ignition, transmission, lubrication, accessories, and so on. Some of the bikes featured include the Rudge, Triumph, Hudson, Indian, Scott, and others. It's a delightful trip back in time for any biker - from the collector to the weekend rider. This easy-to- read reprint of this exceptionally rare book is presented in 8.5x11 format, sightly larger than the original. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

Aeroplane Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Aeroplane Construction, Operation and Maintenance

Author: John B. Rathbun

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 1935327127

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When this seventh edition of Aeroplane Construction, Operation and Maintenance was originally published in 1929, America was in the middle of a Golden Age of Flight. More companies were building airplanes than were building cars, and men like Charles Lindbergh and Roscoe Turner dominated the headlines. Created to educate aviators and the public about aviation technology, John B. Rathbun¿s book quickly became standard issue at many flight schools. Nearly 400 pages long, and richly illustrated with period photos and diagrams, the book covers aerodynamics, constrution details, performance, flight techniques, control systems, and many other topics. It also includes a glossary of terms that¿s straight out of the barnstorming era.

Heisler Geared Locomotives Catalog
Heisler Geared Locomotives Catalog

Author: Heisler Locomotive Works

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1935327119

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In 1892 Charles Heisler received a patent for a new kind of geared locomotive. Equipped with twin canted cylinders, the engine utilized a driveshaft to power outboard axles and connecting rods to power the inboard axles. As a result of this `vee-twin¿ arrangement, the Heisler was one of the fastest geared steam locomotives, providing more power with lower operating costs. Over 600 Heislers were produced from the 1890¿s until 1941, when the Heisler Locomotive Works closed its doors. This reproduction of the company¿s illustrated catalog dates from the 1920¿s. It shows the full line of Heisler products and presents a compelling argument for their use.