STRADDLE VEHICLE FOR LAYING LONG-WELDED RAILS

A machine was developed for unloading and laying long-welded rail. Straddling the sleepers, this device is a self-propelled unit having a steel underframe and deck mounted on four large pneumatic-tire wheels. It is powered by a diesel engine.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1963-10-16

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 438
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 119

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Diesel multiple unit cars; Equipment design; Maintenance of way; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Technology; Vehicle design; Welded rail
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Car design; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037849
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM