SELF-PROPELLED TRACK RECORDER

A track recording trolley, is being used by the civil engineering department, Eastern Region, for detecting and recording track irregularities. It is self-propelled, weighs some eight tons, and is powered by a 65-hp petrol engine. As the vehicle travels along the track a series of probes and wheel flanges in contact with the rail surfaces communicate any irregularities to the recording table by means of wire cables and mechanical linkage. Records obtained include gauge variation, superelevation, and alignment. Speeds during recording are up to 20 mph, but up to 50 mph can be attained when not recording. A crew of five is carried.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1957-6-14

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 688
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Defects; Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Nondestructive tests; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Superelevation; Technology; Velocity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Track irregularities; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037634
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM