THE LONG WELDED RAILS

Article deals with the techniques used to mechanize the laying of long rails with welded joints. Subjects considered include the method of laying the new rail, the removal of the rail from the trains, the organization of such a train how it is unloaded and reloaded. The flash welding plant used, is described, along with its operation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federation des Industriels Ferroviaires

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Publication Date: 1967

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 31-34
• Serial:
  • French Railway Techniques
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Federation des Industriels Ferroviaires

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Loading and unloading; Loads; Railroad rails; Technology; Welded rail; Welding
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail welding; Unbalanced loading
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033362
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 7 1976 12:00AM