Buildings and structures of American railroads. A reference book for railroad managers, superintendents, master mechanics, engineers, architects, and students (1893)
Berg, Walter Gilman, 1858-1908 · New York Wiley · leaf 189
12 in. X 12 in.; batter-posts, 10 in. X 12 in.; caps, 12 in. X 12 in. X 12 ft. long; brace-plank, 3 in. X 10 in.; stringers, 2 pieces, 8 in. X 16 in., under each rail ; ties, 6 in. X 8 in. X 10 ft.long ; guard-rails, 6 in. X 8 in. The dimensions of the principal timbers used in the construction… … Fig. 2S1.—Cross-sfxtion. COALING STATIONS FOR LOCOMOTIVES. 53
Building · Railroads
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