Intensive research, operation of full-scale pilot plant, plus 2 yr service in track have proved practicability of vapor drying for poles and lumber; description of Taylor-Colquitt's vapor drying process for artificial seasoning of ties preparatory to preservative treatment; it can also be controlled to reduce seasoning checks and splits to negligible factor, and to prevent occurrence during subsequent service. (See also - n 10 Mar 9 1946 1946 p 494-7; Ry Eng and Maintenance v 42 n 4 Apr 1946 p 420-4)


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    Title :

    New process seasons ties overnight


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 120 , n 11 ; p 528-541


    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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