Modern American railway practice
Subtitle: a complete system of practical instruction in railway transportation
By: Calvin F. Swingle, editor in chief, assisted by a corps of mechanical experts.
Contributors: Swingle, Calvin F. b. 1846.; National Institute of Practical Mechanics.
Publisher: National Institute of Practical Mechanics
Published: 1908
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 10
Subjects: Railroads -- Examinations, questions, etc.; Locomotives -- Examinations, questions, etc.; Air-brakes -- Examinations, questions, etc.; Electric railroads -- Examinations, questions, etc.
Notes: "Partial list of authorities consulted" at beginning of each volume.
Each volume has special t.p.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Locomotive boilers, care and operation; title: v. 2. Locomotive running and management; title: v. 3. Illustrated air brake instruction; title: v. 4.  Standard rules for movement of trains; title: v. 5. Station work and telegraphy; title: v. 6. How to repair locomotive breakdowns; title: v. 7. First, second, and third year examinations for locomotive firing and running; title: v. 8. Roundhouse and shop ; Machine-shop work; title: v. 9. Electricity for locomotive engineers; title: v. 10. Practical electric locomotive running.