Item 14514 - Track repair, ca. 1955
- Item 14514 - Track repair, ca. 1955
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- Item 14514
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Image Info Over time the ends of rails become worn and rounded. This damage is called "rail batter." When severe, these worn rail ends may cause derailment. The arc welder is rebuilding the rail end to it's original height and shape and the rail end is then smoothed with a grinding wheel. Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," v. 8 #6, pp. 4-9
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