STAGGERED RAIL-JOINTS

Pros and cons about staggered rail joints are examined. Both U.S. and British opinion are presented with emphasis on the experiences of the Great Eastern Railway of Great Britain. Rail-end batter, car rolling, and economics of each method is discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1959-5-29

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 612-613
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 110

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Failure; Fastenings; Rail joints; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Rocking; Technology; Tie bars; Vehicle dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom; United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Car rocking; End breaks; Rail failure
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039315
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM