CONCRETE POT SLEEPERS ON THE G.W.R.

A brief history of the evolution of "pot" sleepers on the G.W.R. is presented. Details of manufacturing and in-service experiences are also mentioned. Pot sleepers get a better bearing on ashes, but also have been used successfully with stone ballast. Discretion was used as to the employment of pot sleepers on new embankments but little trouble was experienced on banks up to 10 feet depth.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Cookson, E C
• Publication Date: 1944-5-26

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 545-546
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 80

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Economics; Fabrication; Fastenings; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Economics; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037969
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM