Faced with necessity of building 1600 ft of new rail, to provide double track facilities on its University Avenue street car line, Des Moines Railway selected thermit welding for joining rail ends; methods employed are discussed.


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    Title :

    Des Moines finds thermit rail welding reduces costs


    Additional title:

    Mass Transportation


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1939


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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