LONG-WELDED RAILS ON BRITISH RAILWAYS

Prior to installing long welded rail, British Railways conducted a thorough 5 year investigation of the factors and potential saving to be realized. Among other things, a formula was derived to predict the buckling load of any type of track under any conditions. Additionally, it was found that concrete sleepers were more suitable with long welded rail than wooden ones. Details on how the British accomplished their modernization--began in 1955--are provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1960-6-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 644
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 112

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buckling; Concrete; Concrete ties; Equipment replacement; Maintenance of way; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Technology; Welded rail; Welding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Replacement
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail welding; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039676
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM