Popular Mechanics articles from March 2002

Popular Mechanics archives from March 2002

As good as it gets. (Editor's Notes).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * In any job, in any career path, there are, inevitably, peaks and valleys. You have good days and bad days. You have days that become nightmares that never seem to end. And you have days that are so wonderful you can't believe they're actually...

Security at home. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... Since Sept. 11, we have all been forced to "think like terrorists" in order to defeat terrorism. Your article made me realize that we have a lot more thinking to do. A good universal ID system that uses data such as iris patterns, fingerprints,...

Reader stories. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... Back in the 1930s--I think it was 1932--POPULAR MECHANICS published an issue that had "Win Your Navy Wings Of Gold" emblazoned on the front cover. Once I saw that headline, it became my goal in life to win those wings. After graduation my first...

Longtime subscribers. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... In 1932 I lived in Bronx, N.Y., and attended RS. 96. I was 11 years old. The school, or PM, offered a year's subscription for $1. It was during the Depression, but my mother let me subscribe. I have been a fan ever since. I'll never forget the...

Reader project of the month.(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... I built this Jeep bed project for my son when he was 5 years old--I scaled it from his toy Jeep. The bed is built out of "ranger board," which is a very hard, fine particleboard, and is finished in Varathane gloss plastic colors. Options on...

Time machine.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... 100 Years Ago: March 1902 Desert Storm PM called it the "queerest ship that ever sailed. "And who could argue? The Desert Queen skimmed the lifeless sands of the "dreaded Majava Desert," terrified the natives and was billed as...

Building the future. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Science fiction writers always imagined that robots would have arms and legs, just like people. Although the first industrial robots didn't look anything like what the seers predicted, a future generation of mechanical workers may come closer...

NASA eyes hubble replacement. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).
March 1, 2002... NASA engineers are evaluating a Lockheed Martin Space Systems (LMSS) proposal to build a telescope that would be 400 times more powerful than the Hubble Space Telescope. Called the Next Generation Space Telescope (NGST), it would operate 1...

Wrecked Russian sub recovered. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Completing one of the most ambitious marine engineering projects ever undertaken, two Dutch companies have successfully raised part of the sunken Russian submarine Kursk. The submarine was lost in the Barents Sea on Aug. 12, 2000, after two...

Attaching nanotubes. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Although chemists know how to make conductive nanotubes, electrical engineers have been unsuccessful in solving the slippery problem of connecting these tiny carbon structures to metal. At the December 2001 International Electron Device Meeting...

Planet watch. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * AUSTRALIA Fast-moving brush fires forced the evacuation of thousands near Sydney shortly after the start of the year. Police said that at least 20 of the more than 100 separate blazes had been set by teenage arsonists. Nearly 20,000...

Blast of gas saves fuel. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A clever energy-recovery system promises to lighten the cost of driving heavy pickup trucks. The Ford Motor Co.'s Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) captures energy that other wise would be lost during braking. When the driver starts moving, a...

NATO upgrades for Soviet weapons. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Western technology is sharpening the teeth of Sovietera helicopters. At the biennial Helitech 2001 air show in Duxford, England, BAE Systems unveiled an upgrade package for the Russian-built Mil Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter (center right). ...

Supersize cargo ships. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Container ships capable of hauling 6000 20- and 40-ft.-long steel boxes across the oceans will be dwarfed by a new class of freighters called ultra-large container ships (ULCS). The British shipping organization Lloyd's Register has...

Laboratory on a chip. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A method for moving liquid around semiconductors has been perfected by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina. The technique exploits the fact that water-based fluids can be pushed and pulled by changing the polarity of their...

Alien games for cybertourists. (Tech Watch: aviation * computers * energy * environment * medicine * military * robotics * space * transportation).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Xulu Entertainment of San Francisco has created what can truly be called an out-of-this-world adventure. The attraction takes the form of a luxury starship that whisks travelers to virtual solar systems where they can sample the local...

Killer copters then and now. (Following Up ...).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Our February 1967 issue featured a salute to the helicopters of the Vietnam War. More than 30 years later, many of those same helicopters are back in the action, this time fighting the war against international terrorism. And they are being...

Beyond the bionic man. (Following Up ...).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... When we published our February 1999 cover story on the "bionic man," it seemed inconceivable that this fast-emerging technology might become obsolete before it fully matured. Yet this is exactly what is happening. The sun is setting on the...

Tools for the PC. (The Komando report: computers).(software)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2002... * Sometimes your computer just seems to get the best of you. All kinds of things can go wrong at any time--but you don't have to be a victim. Take the upper hand. Control your destiny by making sure you have the right tools in your computer...

Free music--and more--on the Web. (Audio).(Morpheus)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Why do things that feel so good end up being so bad? Like a Big Mac to the chronic dieter. Ice cream to the lactose intolerant. And free music downloads for music lovers. The newest file-sharing service, called Morpheus, is a hit with...

Bikes with brains. (Bicycles).(Digital Integrated Intelligence)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Jump on the saddle and pump those pedals. What a day to ride. The weather is ideal, the road smooth and endless, and your socks aren't dribbling down about your ankle bones. You hit a mild incline and there's the quiet, liquidy metallic sound...

Cognitive chords. (Neurology).(brain's music center)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * We seriously doubt William Congreve would have said "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast" if his son's band had practiced in the basement. The point that Congreve so memorably made more than 300 years ago, however, still rings true....

Reports from around the world. (New Cars).(Infiniti G35)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
March 1, 2002... 2003 Infiniti G35 Infiniti isn't just embracing the industry's rear-wheel-drive renaissance, it's giving it a bearhug. The new G35 sport sedan is the first in a slew of rear-wheel-drive Infinitis that will soon beg for your right foot. ...

2003 Acura 3.2 CL. (Automotive).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Count us among those who say shifting gears for yourself is more fun than letting the car shift `em for you. And if any carmaker intends any of its models to be considered truly sporty, it has to offer the option of a manual gearbox. The folks...

2002 BMW X5 4.6is. (Automotive).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Most folks buy an SUV for heavy-duty service like off-road driving or towing chores, or three-row seating. But BMW thinks there is room for a different type of SUV, one that does many of the everyday chores of other SUVs but handles and...

2003 Hummer H2. (Automotive).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... General Motors will offer a more civilized version of its H1 Hummer this summer when the pickup-based H2 goes on sale. Using a modified chassis taken from the GM's 2S-Series truck line, Hummer keeps the angular looks of its bigger brother, the...

2004 Ford V10 Police Interceptor. (Detroit Spy Report).(Crown Victoria)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Law enforcement agencies are considering implementing this Crown Victoria as an Ultra-Pursuit highway patrol vehicle. Aside from the large tires, it looks mild mannered. But under the stock hood is a propane-fueled 6.8-liter V10. Highway...

2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. (Detroit Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Chevrolet will unveil a pickup of a new size in 2003 when it introduces this midsize version of the S10 series. The photo shows a larger vehicle with revised styling that mimics, in front, cues of the Avalanche. While camouflage covers much of...

2005 Dodge Neon. (Detroit Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Insiders tell us that DaimlerChrysler will discontinue the current Dodge Neon design within two years and adopt a Mitsubishi chassis. While the sales totals for the current Neon have been disappointing, the real reason for the change is one of...

2004 Chrysler Pacifica. (Automotive).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Chrysler says that it will produce this "segment buster" model that looks like a station wagon/mini-van combo in 2003 as a 2004 model. Among the vehicle's features are three-row seating, a choice of front- or four-wheel drive and a 3.5-liter V6...

2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (Automotive).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Chevrolet will stretch the length of the Malibu model by a full 6 in. when the new version of the model makes its debut in two years. The plan is to install Malibu firmly in the midsize sector of the sedan market, above a newly designed Prizm...

2003 Ferrari 460 GT/GTA. (Europe Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... We knew this car was scheduled to replace the current 456M, but we didn't know quite when. The appearance of this well-finished prototype means it will happen soon, perhaps this fall. The distance between the door pillar and the front axle is...

2003 BMW 5 Series and 6 Series. (Europe Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... After too long an absence, the BMW 6 Series Coupe is scheduled for a return next year. With styling cues shared with the Z9 concepts, the new Coupe shares the new 7 Series' controversial high decklid. Drive-trains will no doubt be shared with 5...

2004 Volkswagen Minivan. (Europe Spy Report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Tall cars are in, and VW isn't missing any chances. Spotted here in testing is a rather well-finished minivan-style conveyance based on the Golf platform. That would put the unnamed vehicle in competition with very few products here, but it...

Great stuff: from home improvement to outdoors, automotive to electronics, here's the newest gear you'll want to own.(Brief Article)(Directory)
March 1, 2002... 1. Rollman Few products have had the media blitz that the Segway has. Hyped as "even bigger than the Internet," the Segway Human Transporter uses gyroscopes and tilt sensors, a computer and electric motors to respond to body lean. The...

Blizzard buster. (Great Stuff).(the SnowClaw shovel)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Next to a Saint Bernard, your best winter friend could well be the SnowClaw--the lightest, most packable snow shovel around. Weighing just 6 ounces, the shovel easily moves large amounts of hard or soft snow. Made of modified high-compact...

Sharp idea. (Great Stuff).(TigerSharp Knives)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... When conventional knives get dull, sharpening them can lead to mixed results. But TigerSharp knives give you a factory edge in less than 60 seconds with no sharpening or tools. The trick is the replaceable blade that costs only $3 and is...

Hand in pocket. (Great Stuff).(PDA keyboard)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The PDA Pocket Keyboard produced by Cirque Corp. and distributed by Fellowes is a great alternative to those folding PDA keyboards that most users find a little bulky. Billed as the lightest and most compact portable keyboard for Palm OS-brand...

Pass the test. (Great Stuff).(voltage and continuity tester)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... It's hard to beat this voltage and continuity tester for quick and convenient electrical testing. A magnet on its back holds it to a metal surface while you work. Using its test probes, it measures AC voltage (24 through 600 volts) and DC...

Talk it up. (Great Stuff).(hands-free cellular systems )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With more states passing legislation against driving while holding and talking on a cellphone, hands-free cellular systems are becoming a necessity. StereoTalk broadcasts calls through your car's stereo speakers. A built-in microprocessor...

Blow hard. (Great Stuff).(lightweight, high-pressure blower )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... When lung power just won't cut it, Air Daddy will save the day. This lightweight, high-pressure blower can be attached to a service station air pump, a portable compressor or a bicycle pump. Use it to clean your workbench, car or boat interior,...

No lightweight. (Great Stuff).(toolchest)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The standard three-drawer metal toolchest is a good tool carrier, but its sharp corners and heavy weight make it less than ideal, and it will rust once it becomes scratched. Thanks to its plastic body, this Waterloo chest weighs about 16 1/2...

Color scheme. (Great Stuff).(patching compound)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... DryDex patching compound goes on pink but then turns white as it dries. When it's completely white, you know it's dry enough to sand. Typical drying time is about 15 minutes. A half-pint tub costs about $2.50, a quart about $5 and a gallon...

Quick as a whip. (Great Stuff).(bicycle lock)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In New York we see a lot of bicyclists riding around with a length of chain heavy enough to tie up an aircraft carrier, and a lock big enough to secure Fort Knox. All this hardware can keep a bike from being stolen, but it's overkill, not to...

Hot times. (Great Stuff).(tent heater )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Whether you're roughing it in the boonies, or you're on the outs with your spouse and have to sleep in the backyard, there's no rule that says overnighting in a tent has to be a chilly experience. The Hot Vent tent heater provides unlimited hot...

Weigh cool. (Great Stuff).(folding bathroom scale)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A folding bathroom scale? It makes sense if you have a small bathroom. The Tuck A Weigh scale's foot plate folds down from the handle. Locking springs prevent the foot plate from flapping open and banging the floor, or your feet. Two types are...

Toasted buns. (Great Stuff).(heated seats )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... So, your 1948 Jeep did not come with heated seats. Now you can add the luxury of heated seats to virtually any vehicle, or add heaters to the rear seats. The Universal Seat Heater's elements warm up quickly and give you a choice of Low and High...

Be the ball. (Great Stuff).(Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 for PlayStation 2)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... You're a big Tiger Woods fan, so why not learn to play like the master? EA Sports' new Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 for PlayStation 2 is fast and furious golfing mixed with fun and concentration. The golf courses added to the 2002 version are...

Wide-open spaces. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... Big cleaning jobs require big sinks. Swan steps up to that challenge by offering this solid-surface 22 x 33-in. single-bowl sink. The absence of a partition helps you wash big pots and cookie sheets or a garden basket full of vegetables without...

Quiet please. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... Billed as the world's most sophisticated and highest-performing muffler on the market, the Hooker Aero Chamber uses step header principles and aerodynamically designed lenses to guide the exhaust through the muffler body with minimal...

Sleek cell. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... Motorola's i90c looks sleek and cool with its funky lights on the keypad--but it also has a serious side. The i90c is a digital phone, two-way radio, wireless Web browser and wireless modem all in one. Other features include text messaging, the...

Odor outer. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... What's worse than a vehicle that looks bad? One that smells bad. AtmosKlear Odor Eliminator doesn't just cover up bad smells, it destroys them. The product adds no odor of its own, It carries a General Motors part number and is available from...

Slick idea. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... Here's an alternative to those carbide-tipped spikes that give you grip when walking on packed snow or ice but make Swiss cheese out of your nice wood floors. Yaktrax provides extra traction by using a spikeless coil-spring system that slips...

One and all. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... Denon realizes that a good all-in-one home theater system is hard to find, so the company has created its own. The DHT-700DV consists of an integrated A/V receiver and DVD player with four satellite speakers, a center-channel speaker and a...

Bilge buddy. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... With all the problems life throws at you, one thing you don't want to worry about is high bilge levels in your moored boat. MarineGuard's MG 44 system detects that condition as well as intruders on your boat and sends a radio signal to your...

Fine furniture. (Great Stuff).
March 1, 2002... Can a patio door be so well-made that it would be considered a furniture-grade product? Weather Shield says its Legacy Series wood patio doors meet that level of finish and construction. The 2 1/4-in.-thick doors have a solid wood core with a...

Return of the battle blimps: operating at the edge of space, 21st century airships are the ultimate weapon in the war on international terrorism. (Science).(Cover Story)
March 1, 2002... Of the thousands of men who volunteered to fight in the Civil War, none offered their services with the panache of Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe. Suspended beneath a hydrogen-filled balloon floating 500 ft. above Washington, D.C., Lowe...

Shootout! Xbox vs. GameCube vs. Playstation 2: torture-testing all the video game consoles--in one room, at one time. (Technology).(Evaluation)
March 1, 2002... The Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) finally has some competition. After standing virtually alone in the video game spotlight for the past year, life got interesting for the PS2 when Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube hit store shelves last...

Subaru outback: it's the all-weather automotive equivalent of the utility infielder. (Owners Report).(Evaluation)
March 1, 2002... It was not that long ago that Subaru and its parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, were at the brink. Then, Fuji created a macho-looking all-wheel-drive wagon and Subaru named it Outback. From the beginning, Subaru touted the Outback as a...

Clean cut: we test nine tractors to find the one that's a cut above. (Comparison Test).(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2002... * There's a reason that tractors in the 15- to 17-hp range account for the vast majority of tractor sales. These machines are essentially oversize riding lawnmowers. For homeowners who want a tractor to cut lots of grass, but not necessarily...

Power trip. (Lawn And Garden).(the yearly Outdoor Power Expo)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Once a year, a great noise rises up from the fairgrounds in Louisville, Ky. It's caused by grass-cutting machines, chain saws and stump grinders, earthmovers, blowers, trimmers and portable sawmills, chippers, shredders, log splitters and...

Craftsman Laser Trac Miter Saw. (Tool Test).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * It's an attractive idea--using a laser beam to indicate the exact place your power miter saw will make its cut. In fact, we liked the concept when Porter-Cable offered it for a while about 10 years ago. In day-today use, though, the feature...

Homeowners clinic. (Journal).(home repair and maintenance)
March 1, 2002... Brick Pavement My house is 15 years old and well built except for the concrete work. My patio is scaling off in areas. I also have a downstairs garage with an entrance and adjacent areas that look as if they are made of loose gravel. I...

Vegas winners: here's the cream of the automotive aftermarket's finest crop. (Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Awards).(trade show Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... * What began as a gathering of backyard tinkerers and basement machinists has grown into a megamillion-dollar business known as the automotive aftermarket. And for the last several years, four different organizations--the Specialty Equipment...

The spirit of America: a special message to readers of Popular Mechanics on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.(American values after terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * On Sept. 11, our lives and our nation were changed forever. We are now engaged in a struggle for civilization itself. We did not seek this conflict. But we will win it. And we will win it in a way that is consistent with our values. More than...

Zero to 100: on the occasion of our 100th anniversary, we look back to see how we got where we are.
March 1, 2002... Our first weekly issue of January 11, 1902, was written almost entirely by POPULAR MECHANICS founder and first editor, Henry Windsor, in clear and simple language. In fact, his motto was, "Written so you can understand it." He thought the...

Centennial tour update: where we've been and where we're going.(events in commemoration of one hundredth anniversary of periodical)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Since the inception of our Centennial Tour, our tricked-out Coachmen Industries RV has served mainly as a rolling billboard telling the world that POPULAR MECHANICS is 100 years old. Early in the year, we spent three days driving around...

Think it's new? Think again! (Sterring Wheel Lock).(automotive security systems)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... PRESENT Wheels of progress: Big wheels keep on turnin'--but not with Wolo's Turn Stop lock. * Research shows that car thieves will pass up a car with a visible antitheft device in favor of a car without one almost every time. One...

Pumping war relics.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... On the shore of Sabine Pass, which is on the Gulf coast of Texas, not far from the Louisiana line, may yet be seen the remains of a famous "mud fort." Directly in front of the old fort the Government is at present dredging a deep water channel....

Casehardening.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The process of casehardening really, consists of two processes. First, the surface of the piece, whatever it may be, and so on to a greater or lesser depth, depending upon the process employed, is changed very definitely from iron to steel;...

Advantage in learning French, German and Spanish.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A leading American manufacturer, who has a large export trade, says not enough attention is given to foreign languages. I am asked the question nearly every day in Europe, "Where can I get some bright young machinery salesman, speaking English,...

Turning night into day.(locomotive headlights)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The lightning express plunging through the night at 100 feet a second requires an intense and far reaching light. Electricity has made such a light possible and already many roads have adopted electric headlights. Roads operating in mountainous...

Quicksand.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Very little is known by the general public about quicksand, and that little is usually obtained from novels. Such information is usually wrong, being composed of a pinch of truth and a handful of fiction. The sensational novel goes so far as to...

Seeing by wire.(spectograph)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Seeing by wire is the latest improvement in modern conditions, according to information that comes from Brussels. Dr James Sylvestre, an American, is said to have given practical tests there of a spectograph he has invented which enables a...

Elementary studies in electricity.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CHAPTER 1. Electricity exists in two forms--as a stationary charge, and as a moving current. The former is not of much practical value to us, while the latter is of immense value. It is the electric current that runs our street cars and...

Vestadium--a new metal.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A new aluminum alloy has recently been introduce by a firm in Birmingham which is said to be not only of pleasing appearance, but to be possessed of considerable strength. The inventors claim that their new metal, which is to be called...

Gum chewing vs. food chewing.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Chew your food thoroughly. Mix it well with saliva. Don't rush through the meal--it comes but three times a day and you are entitled to be leisurely about it. Enjoy it, says the Osteopathic Physician. Take your time and do it well. Very much of...

To clean sponges.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... To clean old sponges, boil them for three or four hours in water (enough to cover them) containing a couple of tablespoonfuls of carbonate of soda, or in water mixed with a couple of handfuls of wood ash, this to remove all the greasy matter...

Testing feed water.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Treatment of feed water by an engineer has not, as a rule, met with any great success, as a number of experiences in this line that have been shown up will testify, but there are a few tests that everyone having charge of boilers should be...

Cleaning a water pipe.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... When the underground pipes which supply a city with water become foul with incrustations or choked with sediment it is often a serious problem to remove the obstructions. Such a predicament occurred at St. Johns, N. B., and one morning a...

Breaks all records of electric autos.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... All records of electric machines were broken by A. L. Riker's low-rigged racing frame in a contest between members of the Long Island Automobile Club, on Coney Island Boulevard, in Brooklyn. Mr. Riker finished a mile in 63 seconds. The machine...

Telephones in the United States.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Electrical Review for December 14 has a valuable article on the growth and magnitude of telephones in this country. The telephone was invented by Professor Alexander Graham Bell in 1875 and patented by him the next year. At that time good...

A novel steam boiler.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Au English engineer has designed a steam boiler made up mainly of coils of steel tubing. The great objection to this kind of boiler hitherto has been that the generation of steam is very irregular, and the coil liable to become choked with...

How to succeed in the railroad business.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In the early days of railroading it was a vocation, now it is a profession. As the railway sytems expanded the enormous business of each company compelled traffic departments, freight and passenger; auditing, financial, construction, roadbed...