RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL A. TERMINOLOGY

This article covers reasons for controlling vegetation, methods employed, uncontrollable factors which affect results and railroad related factors in vegetation control. Methods are described for controlling weeds, grasses and brush. Some of the uncontrollable factors that affect the results of vegetation-control programs include: soil type, species of vegetation, rainfall, temperature, and sunlight. Railroad related factors include the kind and condition of track, financial commitment, degree of control desired, and company policies.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Publication Date: 1967-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 514-521
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 68
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Technology; Weed control
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040434
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Bulletin 605
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 22 1976 12:00AM