Originally published in the early twentieth century, Electric Railway Systems is a comprehensive guide to the construction and operation of electric railways. The book covers topics such as power generation, track design, signaling and safety systems, and maintenance and repair. It is intended as a practical reference for engineers and technicians working in the field, and includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to aid in understanding. This book is a fascinating look at a transportation technology that transformed urban life in the early twentieth century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.