Story of service rendered by railways in relief and in restoring lines of communication in lower Mississippi valley from standpoint of railroad operation; combating high water is divided into three general phases which are discussed; sand bags, protective measures; repairs to roadbed and structures; boats with outboard motors; employ twelve pile drivers; housing and sanitation; material was furnished promptly.


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    Title :

    Fighting the great flood


    Additional title:

    Ry. Eng. Maintenance


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    7 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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