RAIL-END HARDENING IN NEW ZEALAND

Flash-butt welded, 91-lb. rail is being flame-hardened to increase the Brinell hardness of the rail end 50 to 100 points above the remainder of the rail. The hardening extends 1.5 to 2 in. from the rail-ends, to a depth of 0.189 to 0.25 in. Experiments have been carried out at temperatures from 32 to 90F, with practically no variation in results. The hardening process is described in detail.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1957-10-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 412
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 107

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete hardening; Hardness; Rail (Railroads); Technology; Temperature; Welded rail
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037649
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM