Report on substitution of metal for wood in railroad ties; together with discussion of practicable economies in use of wood for railway purposes.

Other author Fernow, B. E. (Bernhard Eduard), 1851-1923.
Other author Tratman, E. E. R. (Edward Ernest Russell), 1863-
Format Microform
Publication Info[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. G.P.O., 1890.
Description363 pages : illustrations ; cm.
Subjects

SeriesForest Service Bull. No. 4
General noteReuse of record except for individual research requires license from LexisNexis Academic & Library Solutions.
General note[With detailed data on lumber consumption and track mileage of individual domestic and foreign railroads; and weight and cost by component]
General noteFor related document, see A1303-9.
General noteIncludes index, and list of U.S. metal track patents.
Citation/References note CIS Index to U.S. Executive Branch Documents, 1789-1909 Part 4
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [Bethesda, Md.]: LexisNexis Academic & Library Solutions, 1993. 11 x 15 cm. (CIS US Executive Branch Documents, 1789-1909: no. A1303-4)
Govt. docs number A 13.3:4