Author states that railroads are still chief commercial transportation means of United States, despite competition of motor trucks, waterways, and even airplanes; by spending millions of dollars each year, railroads are constantly improving their properties so that they may give better and quicker service.


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    Title :

    Railroads and distribution costs


    Additional title:

    Indus. Power


    Contributors:
    Downs, L.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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