L.M.S.R. PERMANENT WAY DEVELOPMENTS-3

The L.M.S.R. is at present making use of welding for four main categories of trackwork, namely, re-conditioning worn and damaged switches and crossings; welding of rails into longer lengths; welding electric track components; and welding other track components, such as buffer stops, damaged rails, and wheel stops. For repairs on site portable oxy-acetylene equipment is used, and the welders usually work in pairs so that a lookout man protects both welders. The welding of water troughs into long lengths has also proved satisfactory.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1947-8-15

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 181-182
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 87

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crossovers; Drain pipe; Fabrication; Location; Maintenance of way; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Technology; Welded rail; Welding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Switches
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail welding; Site fabrication
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037916
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM