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Telegraphic Railways: Or the Single Way Recommended by Safety, Economy, and Efficiency, Under the Safeguard and Control of the Electric Tele

Telegraphic Railways: Or the Single Way Recommended by Safety, Economy, and Efficiency, Under the Safeguard and Control of the Electric Tele

Cooke, William Fothergill

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ISBN10: 116179784X
ISBN13: 9781161797848
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Telegraphic Railways: Or The Single Way Recommended By Safety, Economy, And Efficiency, Under The Safeguard And Control Of The Electric Telegraph is a book written by William Fothergill Cooke in 1842. The book proposes a new system of railway operation that utilizes the electric telegraph to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Cooke argues that the traditional system of double-track railways is wasteful and dangerous, as it requires a large amount of land and resources to build and maintain, and increases the risk of collisions and other accidents. Instead, he suggests a single-track system that uses the telegraph to regulate the movement of trains and prevent collisions. Cooke also discusses the technical aspects of the telegraph and its potential applications in the railway industry. The book is considered a significant contribution to the development of railway technology and safety, and helped to popularize the use of the telegraph in transportation systems.With Particular Reference To Railway Communication With Scotland, And To Irish Railways.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.

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