Hi folks.
With each book, I am including a sheet that has a correction to equations 15
and 16 to clarify their purpose.
I am also including a floppy with eight small DOS programs (that run under Windows also). If you fail to get one
with your book. Let me know. They are covered in the PROGRAMS chapter.
The corrections sheet and the prograns are available on line for downloading.
Thanks.
Doug.
This book has an ISBN number 1-4208-7223-0 With this number, this book may be ordered through any book store.
The list price is $25.49.
I have it available through my e-Bay store and you may contact me diectly from this web site. Doug's Railroad Stuff
This book covers all sorts of topics. I "prove" that super elevation and spiral easements are not required for most slow speed applications. However, I also provide equations and tables for both in case you do wish to use them.
Derivations on how to stake out curves, spirals, and profiles are included.
I show how to use a 2"x4" to replace a surveyor's level. in making measurements.
I discuss fills, culverts, retaining walls, grades, grade compensation, and have many other topics.
I have based the book upon my real life experiences in laying out 56.5" gauge railroads down through N scale. I have used the same principles for all.
Tables for 3.75" gauge - 42" gauge tracks are provided. However, someone will always want something different from what I offer so I will provide a link to my web site to download shareware programs to generate the tables better suited to your needs. If you wish, the programs will handle down to Z gauge.
This book is based on a series of articles I published in 2002/2003 in Live Steam Magazine. I plan a second book discussing bridges and how to feel good about their design.
If you have questions, I will be glad to try to answer them, just give me a shout.
Civil Engineering for Outdoor Railroads Volume 1
I may be contacted at jennycat@mindspring.com
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The table of contents for this book is as follows:
Civil Engineering for Outdoor Railroads Volume 1
Table of Contents
Overview
Curvature and Super Elevation
Easements and Spirals
Simple Curves
CE78(j) The Pennsylvania Railroad Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Track
Resistances to movement
Track grade compensation
Track design - plan and profile
Surveying basics - level lines and elevations
Surveying basics - plan view
Design considerations
Vertical curves
Considerations at junctions and switches
Reverse curves
Designing a track
Designing basics - plan view
Designing basics - profile view
Designing basics - roadbed cross-sections
Roadbed - initial construction
Retaining walls
Roadbed - maintenance
Ditching and culverts
Other considerations
Experimental track
Programs
Conclusion