Project Gutenberg 2013-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 305 Heywood, Arthur Percival, Sir, bart. 1849 1916 Minimum Gauge Railways Transcribed from the third edition by Peter Barnes "Minimum Gauge Railways" by Sir Arthur Percival Heywood is a technical account concerning the application, construction, and operation of narrow gauge railways written in the late 19th century. The book details the author's experiments with a 15-inch gauge railway at Duffield Bank, near Derby, and provides insights into the engineering principles and practicalities involved in constructing such lines. It aims to offer a reliable examination of their utility in transport, especially for light traffic where traditional railways may be too costly. The opening of the work begins with a preface by the author, detailing his motivations for creating a pamphlet that outlines his experiences and work related to narrow gauge railways. Heywood shares his journey from a young boy fascinated by machines to a self-taught mechanic who has spent years perfecting designs for small locomotives and rail systems. He emphasizes the need for innovation in railway design, particularly for smaller gauges, and sets the stage for his detailed examination of the specific lines he constructed, including those at Duffield and Eaton Hall. The opening focuses on defining the objectives behind the 15-inch gauge, acknowledging the unique conditions and considerations that distinguish narrow gauge railways from standard ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Railroads, Local and light -- England TF Text Browsing: Engineering & Construction Browsing: Science - General Category: Engineering & Technology 203078 2025-06-18T04:12:54.285923 text/html 194605 2013-12-03T16:52:29 text/html 5540779 2025-06-18T04:13:05.334936 application/epub+zip 5529802 2025-06-18T04:12:58.720979 application/epub+zip 121126 2025-06-18T04:12:56.890929 application/epub+zip 5688552 2025-06-18T04:13:09.895892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5661138 2025-06-18T04:13:03.299895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268771 2022-09-20T08:26:55.988734 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165776 2025-06-18T04:12:53.390942 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 165487 2013-12-03T16:36:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18098 2025-06-18T04:13:10.067844 application/rdf+xml 16841 2025-06-18T04:12:57.479911 image/jpeg 4195 2025-06-18T04:12:57.185904 image/jpeg 59053 2013-12-03T16:53:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 5372569 2013-12-03T16:53:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 5525294 2025-06-18T04:12:54.460007 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog