WHAT RAIL LUBRICATION MEANS FOR RAIL WEAR

Lubrication can increase curve-rail life anywhere from three to five times and double the life of switch points. Both wayside lubricators and on-board lubricators are being used to bring about the best results.

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• Publication Date: 1990-8

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 25-26
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 86
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Curves (Geometry); Onboard navigational aids; Rail lubrication; Railroad facilities; Railroad rails; Wear
• Old TRIS Terms: On board; Wayside
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00497150
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM