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.


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    Title :

    Long-welded rail train for London transport


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 115 , n 1


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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