WHAT MACHINES FOR BRANCH-LINE MAINTENANCE

Problems of branchline maintenance involve coping with unballasted track, poor drainage and light, badly worn rail. Available manpower is minimal. The author cites particular types of tools and machines which are seen as most effective in the hands of a few men. Design of track and choice of ballast are also discussed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Blanchard, L C
• Publication Date: 1975-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 17-19
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 71
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Branch lines; Maintenance management; Maintenance of way; Maintenance practices; Planning; Quality control; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Track ballast
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Track design
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment; Track quality
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129424
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 19 1976 12:00AM