TRACK DEFECTS REVEALED BY MAGNETIC TESTS

Notes are given on experience gained on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in the Magnaflux method of inspecting rails, fishplates, welded joints, track tools, and chains.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • McBrian, R
• Publication Date: 1947-5-16

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 502
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 86

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Electromagnetic properties; Equipment tests; Fluxes; Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Nondestructive tests; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Technology; Tie bars; Welded rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Magnetic flux
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection; Test equipment; Track irregularities; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037909
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM