WEIGHTS OF RAILS

Callipers used to measure rail-head wear were redesigned to allow for side wear. The callipers are made in a scissors pattern and are illustrated in use.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Peters, R
• Publication Date: 1939-12-22

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 805
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 71

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Measuring instruments; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Size; Technology; Wear
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039792
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM