Series 2: Research and Manuscripts for Books written by Harold Grier
- Scope and content:
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Harold Grier wrote, designed and self-published track maintenance books for short line railroads. Short line railroads also contracted with Grier to evaluate their railroads and design track maintenance programs.
The books, available for purchase, were written to allow companies to evaluate their existing track maintenance programs and re-write their maintenance programs. These programs were designed by Grier to be both cost effective and keep railroad maintained at the highest standard.
Using the books he authored, Grier developed a training program for maintenance personnel and supervisors that included two different quizzes.
In addition to the books and reports and programs written for short line railroads, Grier also wrote and edited two newsletters. These newsletters would give subscribers monthly tips and information about track maintenance programs.
Whenever possible, original labeling was transferred to new files.
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Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- Collection is open for research by appointment. Some restrictions may apply. Please give staff one week's advance notice.
- Parent terms of access:
- Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the CSRM as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
- Location of this collection:
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111 I StreetSacramento, CA 95814, US
- Contact:
- (916) 323-8073