Synopses & Reviews
... Middleton takes a look at the construction of some of these 'marvels of engineering, ' which were used to conquer every type of terrain imaginable. Middleton, a civil engineer and railroad historian, combines his interest in these two fields to provide a fascinating look at the engineering wonders of North American railroading.... This is an excellent book that should appeal to anyone interested in railroads. -- Railfan & Railroad
... it's Middleton's] ability to clearly explain the intricacies of civil engineering to a general-interest audience that really makes Landmarks on the Iron Road soar.... a must-read for anyone touched by the greatness of railroading. -- Trains
A lavishly illustrated engineering history of American railroads -- bridges, mountain passes, tunnels, freight yards, docks, and terminals -- from pioneer times to the present.
American civil engineers were unsurpassed in their ability to build railroads over great distances and across high mountain passes, to erect great bridges, or to bore tunnels of prodigious length. This is a remarkable story of the application of engineering to the building of a transportation system that civilized and settled America, and then supported an industrial revolution and created a world power.
Review
""It's [Middleton's] ability to clearly explain the intricacies of civilengineering to a general-interest audience that really makes Landmarks on the IronRoad soar.... a must-read for anyone touched by the greatness of railroading."" --Trains
Synopsis
American civil engineers were unsurpassed in their ability to buildrailroads over great distances and across high mountain passes, to erect greatbridges, or to bore tunnels of prodigious length. This is a remarkable story of theapplication of engineering to the building of a transportation system that civilizedand settled America, and then supported an industrial revolution and created a worldpower.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-190) and index.
Table of Contents
Across the waters -- Across great mountains -- Railroads below ground -- Yards, docks and terminals -- Lost landmarks.