WELDING IN LOCOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION

A new automatic flash-butt welding machine at Doncaster Works, L.N.E.R. is described and illustrated. The machine has a welding capacity of 12-1/4 sq. in. cross section area. The clamps are operated by pneumatic clamping cylinders through heavy steel levers. Incorporated in the butting cylinder is the A1 patent automatic dashpot control gear which gives a wholly automatic action to the welding operation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1940-10-25

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 437
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 73

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment design; Fabrication; Locomotives; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Shop fabrication
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039526
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM