Study based on experiences of 39 roads show that increased weight brings substantial reductions in maintenance expenses. Abstract of report to Am Ry Eng Assn by subcommittee of Committee on Economics of Ry Labor.


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    Title :

    Heavier rail -- Its effect on track labor costs


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 107 , n 10 ; p 336-338 + 342


    Publication date :

    1939


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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