FITTING GRINDING POLICY TO THE RAIL-WEAR PROBLEM ON CURVES, GRINDING WHEEL SET ONLY ONE OF SEVERAL FACTORS

While rail grinding to eliminate corrugations was introduced 40 years ago, today's curve problems are of new magnitude. Heavier wheel loads, tie-plate cant, quality of rail and the capabilities of rail grinding equipment must all be considered in establishing a program to minimize curve problems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Campbell, J E
  • Thomsen, E
  • Rivoire, A
• Publication Date: 1978-2

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 34-36
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 74
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Corrugated rail; Corrugations (Defects); Curved track; Maintenance of way; Rail grinding; Railroad rails; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rail corrugation
• Old TRIS Terms: High axle loads; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172944
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Track and Structures
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM