How Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad completely renewed roof of large train shed at its Milwaukee passenger station, in 32 working days, without interfering with normal use of shed; work, done at cost of $15,300, required renewal of 1000 rafters, 150,000 ft b m of Douglas fir roof sheathing and 67,500 sq ft of roof covering.


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    Title :

    Milwaukee re-roofs old train shed rapidly


    Additional title:

    Ry Eng Maintenance


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1939


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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