RAIL-GUIDED VEHICLES ON CONCRETE TRACK

In western India, an apparently successful attempt has been made to solve the feederline problem by constructing a nine-mile Guideways track carrying penumatic-tired passenger and goods vehicles. The track consists of a continuous lime-concrete slab, 3 ft. wide and 6 in. to 9 in. deep, surfaced with cement plaster and having a central guide rail to prevent vehicles leaving the track. Great economy is claimed for Guideways, both in prime cost and maintenance. One man patrols a four-mile length, sweeping the track clear of sand and stones.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1947-8-29

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 237-238
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 87

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballastless track; Flat cars; Freight cars; Railroad cars; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design; Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: India
• Old TRIS Terms: Wheel design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039477
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM