Laying rail at Missouri Pacific employs 2 specially equipped trains for hauling rail; train is comprised of 33 flat cars provided with 3-tier roller supports; each tier will hold 12 rails, making total train capacity of 4.9 mi; welded rail is laid right through turnouts on straight-rail side; seats for tie plates are prepared by cribbers, adzers and creosote applicator; plates applied are driven by Nordberg drivers.
Laying welded rail -- Sixty-six men, eight strings per day
Ry Track Structures
Railway Track and Structures ; 60 , n 1
1964
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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