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Includes: "Elevated railroads" p. 589-779, a discussion of the techniques and design of stations and structures for the Northwestern and Union Loop elevated railroads. Also includes comments and rebuttals from the professional engineering community.

Handsome illustrations of more than two hundred bridges, including Columbia River Scenic Highway bridges, covered bridges, and magnificent coastal bridges.