LONG-WELDED RAILS LAID IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION

The method allows one track-mile to be laid in 600-ft. lengths in one continuous operation. Up to 36 welded rails, 300 ft. long, can be loaded on to the bolster wagons at the new rail welding depot. Pairs of these rails are fishplated together to form 600-ft. lengths. Eventually continuous welded rails 600 ft. long will be available. The rear wagon of the train has special gantry equipment designed for guiding the lengths of rail off the wagons at normal rail spacing of 4 ft. 8-1/2 in. and for lowering the rail ends.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1958-11-21

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 625-626
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 109

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Equipment design; Fastenings; Flat cars; Freight cars; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Technology; Tie bars; Vehicle design; Welded rail
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037661
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM