Product Category: Text Books

An essential introduction to the theory and practice of railway track engineering in the UK. This book is aimed at people new to the rail industry and is also a guide for the more experienced track engineers who need to refresh their knowledge.

**BRAND NEW TEXTBOOK** An essential introduction to the theory and practice of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) electrification worldwide, with examples taken from the UK. This book is an approachable and comprehensive study of overhead contact systems, which explains the why as well as the what, aimed at those who are new to the topic. Published 2021. Pages 358. It is increasingly obvious that the future of railways is electric; moving the power source outside the train makes rail cheaper and more reliable, removes harmful particulates from the environment and means rail is one of the only forms of transport with a proven route to net zero carbon. This book is essential reading for all railway engineers wishing to understand how the system works, from national grid to train and back again.

Switch and Crossing Maintenance draws together all aspects of this key feature of railway track engineering where plain line becomes junctions and allows the reader to understand the main types, components and layouts and the context of operational maintenance.

Understanding Rails and Rail Welding draws together the key principles of the rail as a structural and running feature of the track engineering discipline, set in the context of today’s railway. This book is an excellent introduction for those starting out in the rail industry and an invaluable reference work for engineers who have chosen rail as an exciting and involving career.

Written by the late Mr Brian Mills, Honorary Life Member, PWI

Volume 1 - Design Part 2.

Volume 1 - Design Part 3.

Track Terminology