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.
Fighting the great flood
Ry. Eng. Maintenance
Railway Engineering and Maintenance ; 24 , n 1
1928
6 pages
7 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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