BLANKETING AND DRAINAGE AT LAPWORTH, WESTERN REGION

The bottom of the cutting slope adjacent to the down relief line was supported by a dry stone wall which was crumbling badly because of the earth pressure behind it and the constant flow of spring water through it. The spring water was diverted and a Gabion wall was constructed. The permanent way was then deep reballasted.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1959-8-21

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 48
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 111

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Costs; Drainage; Maintenance management; Maintenance of way; Rock mechanics; Subgrade (Pavements); Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Maintenance costs
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Finance; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037998
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM