Slopes of "four-story" cut on Erie had given trouble because of surface erosion and slides; to stabilize south slope, railroad reduced angle of slope, installed subsurface drainage system to tap hidden springs, and applied covering of cinders.


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    Title :

    Stops slides with drainage and cinders


    Additional title:

    Ry Eng Maintenance


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1939


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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