RAIL PROFILE GRINDING: HEAVY-HAUL AND FREIGHT APPLICATIONS

Rail profile grinding is a fundamental component of rail maintenance programs on virtually every heavy-haul railroad. Experience has already shown that rail grinding, along with the use of premium rail steels and effective wheel/rail lubrication, can significantly extend the life of rail in track. This article looks at preventive grinding approach that can further add ton miles of life to rail and improve the overall wheel/rail, vehicle/track interaction.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Kalousek, J
  • Magel, E
• Publication Date: 1997-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 21-22
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 93
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cracking; Fatigue (Mechanics); Grinding; Maintenance of way; Preventive maintenance; Railroad rails; Rolling contact; Surfaces; Wheels
• Candidate Terms: Rail profiles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Surface cracks
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00742558
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 19 1997 12:00AM