Specially-developed train is capable of loading 300 ft rails direct from track; 3 car train is positioned with last car containing specially designed winch at one end of rail; rail end is winched onto car end which is propelled under rail until last 20 ft of rail is left over-hanging; remainder of rail is then winched onto train which is capable of holding 18 300-ft rails.
Long-welded rail train for London transport
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 115 , n 1
1961
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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