Brief historical review; expansion of railroad lines was stimulated by development of rails able to carry heavier traffic faster; Clarence rail installed in 1833 on Allegheny Portage Railroad in Pennsylvania, was made of rolled iron in cross section; brief commentary on T-rail, American development. From Steel Facts (Iron and Steel Inst) date not specified.
First railroad rails were wood; soon replaced by iron and steel
Highway Mag
Highway Magazine ; 36
1945
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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