Rail Construction
As the pioneer in railway development in the nineteenth century, the United Kingdom developed a great deal of experience in contracting for design and construction and was able to export its expertise throughout the world. It provides an interesting case study in the rise and fall of an earlier generation of contracting for public services.
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The Railway Builders: Lives and Works of the Victorian Railway Contractors Joby, R.S. , 1983 Newton Abbot: David & Charles UK
The Railway Navvy Brooke, David , 1983 Newton Abbot: David & Charles UK
Life & Labours of Mr Brassey Helps, Arthur , 1872 New York: August M. Kelley, 1969 A biography of one of the great railway contractors. USA