FLEXIBLE RAIL CLIP FOR F.B. TRACK

The basic R.N. (Ressorts du Nord) clip and its modifications for use with insulated and welded rail and all types of cross ties are described. The clip consists of a heat-treated, manganese-chrome, spring-steel blade which is doubled back on itself and drop-forged so as to form an upper and lower leaf connected by a rounded portion in the shape of a spring "eye". The R.N. clamp for wooden sleepers differs from the clip already described in having a longer blade, so as to be less stiff and prevent fatigue of the coach-screw. The combination of rubber soleplates and R.N. fixings has been proved to afford a very strong and secure anchorage of the rail on sleepers of all kinds, resistant to the vibrations of express traffic.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1953-2-27

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 234
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 98

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric insulating materials; Fasteners; Fastenings; Insulating materials; Mat footings; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Rubber; Structural design; Structural plates; Technology; Welded rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Baseplates; Clip fasteners; Rubber mats
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039926
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM