The ""Manual of Railway Engineering in Ireland"" is a comprehensive guide written by Charles Philip Cotton that covers various aspects of railway engineering in Ireland. The book provides a detailed overview of the construction, maintenance, and operation of railways in Ireland, including information on track laying, signaling, bridges, and tunnels. The manual also contains appendices that include the Irish Tramways Acts of 1861, which provide insight into the legal framework surrounding tramway construction in Ireland during the 19th century. This book is an essential resource for railway engineers, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the development of railways in Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.