THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE STEEL RAIL

The article discusses differences in thermal treatment of rails between the U.S.A. and Europe. The quenching treatments used in Europe are described as well as the rationale for such treatment both of which are related to transverse cracking of rails. As a result, the controlled cooled rails are also proven to be stronger and more resistant to low temperature shocks.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1940-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 39-40
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 73

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cracking; Defects; Low temperature; Metal heating; Railroad rails; Technology; Temperature; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Heat treatment; Quenching
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom; United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Fissures (Rails)
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039634
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM