FLAT-BOTTOM TRACK IN GREAT BRITAIN--I

A comparison was made of the physical characteristics of installed 95 lb B.S. bull head, 100 lb. B.S. bull head and 110 lb. B.S. flat bottom rail. This was done to provide the information necessary for financial comparison of these competing approaches taking into consideration initial cost, maintenance cost, life, and scrap value of rails and components. Detailed description of the installed rail, fastenings, etc. is provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1944-10-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 81

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Fastenings; Maintenance management; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Structural plates; Subgrade (Pavements); Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance costs; Track design
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Baseplates
• Subject Areas: Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039941
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM