Method used at New York Central for straightening rail in track with machine designed for this purpose is described; unit, called RMC joint straightener, grasps underside of rail at joint and exerts lifting force of about 132 tons between 2 legs of "A"-frame; rail ends and joint bars are straightened predetermined amount; limit switches prevent over-bending; ties under joint are then tamped to maintain surface obtained by straightening operation.


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    Title :

    Rail ends straightened in track by cold bending


    Additional title:

    Ry Track Structures


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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