Article describes organization and methods used in completing one of largest rail relay programs in United States; work was done principally by two mechanized gangs, each using two cranes and duplicate sets of adzing machines; third branch line rail laying gang was organized and worked on various lines during latter part of season.


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    Title :

    Union pacific relaid 475 miles of new rail in 1941 with mechanized gangs and without delays to traffic


    Additional title:

    Ry Eng Maintenance


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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