FOR THOSE BRANCH-LINE BLUES--HELPFUL IDEAS AND POINTERS FROM A 49-YEAR VETERAN

Feeder and branch line tracks with medium rail and poor ballast can be sustained in operating condition with a minimum expenditure of money and manpower. This article discusses the temporary tamping, use of wing ties, importance of hardpan under ties and proper drainage which can maintain marginal track in safe operating condition.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Blanchard, L C
• Publication Date: 1975-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 24-25
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 71
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Branch lines; Drainage; Maintenance of way; Mud pumps; Railroad ties; Tamping; Track ballast
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Old TRIS Terms: Mud pumping
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126446
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 5 1976 12:00AM