TRACK-LINING EQUIPMENT

The Matisa range of equipment for simple and accurate track lining is described. The equipment consists of a roll ordinator, a slewing gauge, and a curve corrector. The conventional method of surveying track for lining purposes is by "string-lining." It is claimed that one man, using a roll ordinator can string-line a curve at twice the speed and with more accuracy than the normal three-man team. Following string-lining, an alignment adjustment can be arrived at, by operating on the measured versines, either mathematically or mechanically, by using a multistation curve calculator.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1963-3-1

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 251-252
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 118

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Curved track; Defects; Gage (Rails); Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral loads; Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: Switzerland
• Old TRIS Terms: Track gauge; Track irregularities; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037263
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM