MEASURED SHOVEL PACKING

The packing of the track by the L.M.S.R. method of shovel packing is accomplished in three stages. First, low places on the rail are measured by means of slighting boards; secondly, the depth of any voids there may be between the underside of the sleepers and the ballast when the track is unloaded is recorded on a series of Abtus voidmeters; and thirdly, the requisite amount of chippings, determined by the two measurements, is spread under the sleepers. These stages are described in detail and photographers show the use of the sighting board, voidmeters installed on the track, and the spreading of clippings under the sleepers.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1939-2-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 180-182
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 70

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Equipment tests; Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection; Test equipment; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037863
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM