Handbook of Railroad Construction; For the use of American engineers. / Containing the necessary rules, tables, and formulæ for the location, construction, equipment, and management of railroads, as built in the United States.

by George L. Vose

CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS.

384. The entire establishment of buildings for operating a railroad, consists of the

Terminal,		Passenger,	Stations.
		Freight,
	Way,	Passenger,	Stations.
		Freight,
	Engine houses.
	Repair shops, (for engines).
	Repair shops, (for cars).
	Wood sheds.
	Water tanks.

And appertaining to these, scales for the weighing of cars and freight; turntables, transfer tables, switch and gate houses.