"GEISMAR" RELAYING METHODS

Comprehensive description of three methods for laying new track, replacing existing track or replacing complete turnouts. The first method involves laying pre-assembled panels after removal of existing track using hydraulic lifting trolleys; the second involves laying new track or repositioning existing track using portal gantries and the third involves laying or replacement of turnouts.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Carre, J F
• Publication Date: 1978-10

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 776-783
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 10

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Railroad turnouts; Track laying; Track panels
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00189044
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 25 1979 12:00AM