THE A.D. RAIL FASTENING FOR CONCRETE SLEEPERS

A new type of rail fastening, for use with flat-bottom rails and Class F concrete sleepers with modified rail seatings, are in use with long welded rails on a main line of the British Railways Track sections are illustrated. The assembly consists of an insulating clamping block, malleable cast-iron containing collar, and triple-coil spring washer. These are secured firmly in position against the rail foot by a holding-down bolt, tightened by a flanged nut and restrained by a locking pin which passes transversely through the concrete sleeper and also through a hole in the end of the holding-down bolt. The rail is seated on a rubber pad.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1959-3-27

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 110

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Fastenings; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Technology; Welded rail
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037990
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM