Railways And Locomotives

""Railways and Locomotives: Lectures Delivered at the School of Military Engineering at Chatham in 1877"" is a book written by John Wolfe Barry and published in 1882. The book contains a series of lectures given by Barry at the School of Military Engineering in Chatham, England, in 1877. The lectures cover various topics related to railways and locomotives, including the history of railways, the construction and maintenance of railways, locomotive engines and their operation, and the management of railway systems. The book is intended for students of engineering and those interested in the history and technology of railways and locomotives. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the subject matter, including technical diagrams and illustrations. Barry was a prominent civil engineer and architect, known for his work on the construction of the Tower Bridge in London and the Victoria Embankment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.