RAABE Eugene - Cable cars [1936].

Warsaw 1936. technical publications of the Ministry of Communication, no. 5. 14.5x21 cm, pp. 248, numerous photographs and illustrations, fold-out appendices on pastedowns, cloth binding of the publisher. Good condition (small rubbing of binding corners, ownership entry on back of title page).

The first Polish handbook on cable cars. Contents include, among others, a detailed description of the Zakopane (Kuźnice) - Kasprowy Wierch railroad (route, ropes, support towers, carriages, conductors' duties, mechanical devices, station supervisors' duties, engine driver's duties, signaling regulations, telephone and signal devices, regulations in case of an interruption in traffic, station buildings, maintenance and supervision of ropes, brake and auxiliary devices, tests, examination and acceptance of the railroad, construction regulations).