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Concrete thinking for heavy load: innovations in track design may solve the weighty issue of heavy-haul freight on high speed corridors

Authors :
Kos, Sayre C.
Source :
Trains Magazine. Oct, 2009, Vol. 69 Issue 10, p16
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In railroading's formative years, track structures encompassed little more than rail spiked, bolted, or screwed to wood crossties laid upon terra firma. Gradually, subgrade preparation improved, concrete and […]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00410934
Volume :
69
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Trains Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.206604760