MODERN METHODS OF HEAT TREATING CARBON STEEL TRACKWORK AND REPAIRING SUCH TRACKWORK BY WELDING

A program was developed to investigate heat-treated and flame-hardened carbon steel track work, and the repair of this type of track work by welding. The tests extended over nine years on three different sets of track. They were repaired by five different welding techniques. It was concluded that fully heat-treated materials wore better than rolled steel and flame-hardened steel, and that repair by welding extended the service of this type of track material.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Publication Date: 1968-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 564-571
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 69 N
  • Issue Number: 612
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Flame hardening; Heat treated rail; Maintenance of way; Quality control; Rail steel; Railroad tracks; Repairing; Steel; Welded rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail metallurgy; Track quality; Welded rail repairs
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00052274
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Association of American Railroads
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1976 12:00AM