FASTENINGS BETWEEN STEEL SLEEPERS AND FLAT-BOTTOM RAILS

As a result of extensive trails on main lines in India, the Mills spring steel loose jaw has become a standard type of fastening used with steel sleepers throughout India and Pakistan. It is used not only in plain track, but also in turnouts with steel sleepers, if track-circuiting is not required. The formation of the jaw and its installation on the rail is described. A longitudinal section of the center of the steel sleeper, showing details of the rail fastening, is illustrated. Fifteen years' experience using the Mills jaw has shown that no wear has taken place, and that gauge has been maintained.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1949-4-22

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 446
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 90

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fastenings; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Steel; Structural design; Technology
• Geographic Terms: India
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail design; Steel cross ties
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037281
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM