WELDING IN MODERN PERMANENT WAY PRACTICE

A survey of recent welding developments is presented with particular reference to the experience of London Transport. Attention is focused on thermit, flash-butt, electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding procedures for producing long welded rail, and resurfacing crossings and switches.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Croom-Johnson, P
• Publication Date: 1944-8-18

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 160-164
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 81

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Crossovers; Maintenance of way; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Technology; Welded rail; Welding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Switches
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail welding; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037976
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM