M/W PROBE 5, MO-PAC

This series of articles presents an in-depth study of the maintenance-of-way policies and practices of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Strong track is emphasized on the 11,700-mile system where policies such as bunching track gangs, continuing programs during traffic downturns and spending to realize savings are all practiced. The articles: The management viewpoint; Mo-Pac's M/W policy; Bunching work gangs in track rehabilitation produces big benefits; Facets of Mo-Pac bridge practices.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • German, J
  • Bertel, D J
• Publication Date: 1977-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 19-29
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 73
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Concrete bridges; Maintenance; Maintenance management; Maintenance of way; Maintenance practices; Management; Planning; Policy; Prestressed concrete bridges; Productivity; Unit trains; Welded rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Management policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167911
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM