RECLAIMING MANGANESE STEEL TRACKWORK BY WELDING

Cast manganese alloy steel is used for trackwork in the U.S. because of the prevalence of railway level crossings. The manganese alloy steel is subject to an exceptional degree of work hardening. Prior to welding the worn rail, the work-hardened layer should be removed by griding to a depth of at least 0.25 in. Nickel-manganese electrodes, carefully selected for diameter and amperage, are used for welding. The metal is deposited in two or more layers to protect the rail from absorbing the extreme heat generated by the welding process. The welded area must be ground down to a straight and level surface, to avoid high spots which work-harden so rapidly under load that permanent stresses result.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1942-7-17

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 57-58
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 77

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete hardening; Failure; Hardness; Maintenance of way; Railroad grade crossings; Railroad rails; Stresses; Technology; Wear; Welding
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail failure; Rail stress; Rail welding
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037878
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM