Discussion of different kinds of trains. Influence of carrying capacity, and special unloading devices and unloading cars on economical operation. Actual net costs are increased through lack of cooperation between works and traffic officials. Recommendations for increased use of unloading plants and full utilization of large cars; development of narrow-gage railways. Increasing importance of inland waterways.


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    Title :

    The transportation of bulk freight


    Additional title:

    Betrachtungen zum Verkehr in Massengutern


    Contributors:
    Blum, H. (author)

    Published in:

    Kali ; 14 , n 23


    Publication date :

    1920


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    German


    Keywords :


    Large freight cars for bulk transportation

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    Freight transportation

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