DO TRACK-RENEWAL TRAINS HAVE A PLACE ON AMERICAN RAILROADS

The several forms in which such equipment is available are described, the cascading of ties made possible by the method is analyzed, and cost data are presented. A generalized analysis of this method of maintenance, including its potential for use in this country is presented.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Burns, D R
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 9 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 73
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Equipment replacement; Maintenance management; Maintenance of way; Maintenance practices; Planning; Railroad facilities; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains
• Old TRIS Terms: Cross tie replacement; Tie cascading; Track maintenance equipment; Track renewals
• Subject Areas: Finance; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00159494
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM