MECHANISED APPLIANCES FOR PERMANENT WAY MAINTENANCE--2

Effect of moving traffic on load-bearing structure formed by ballast, sleepers, and rails is examined and methods used in maintenance are described. Rail creep adjustment, measured shovel packing ballast cleaning and rail lubrication methods are mentioned.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1951-11-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 520-522
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 95

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Cleaning; Creep; Lubrication; Maintenance of way; Maintenance personnel; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad traffic; Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail creep; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039592
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM