NR TWI 3P071
How to Change a Defective Rail on a Heavily Sideworn Curve
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| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 1 March 2005 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 2 |
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Introduction
This Track Work Instruction covers the situation where there is heavy sidewear and a need to replace a short piece of rail - such as between points 'A' and 'B' in the photograph. This could happen if it was necessary to remove a rail defect or replace an IBJ. This will require the railhead profile of the new rail to be 'blended' to that of the existing rail. A B
See also the separate instructions:
TWI 3G055 How to carry out reprofiling of the railhead
TWI 3G123 Use and maintenance of small plant
Document History
NR TWI 3P071
March 1, 2005
How to Change a Defective Rail on a Heavily Sideworn Curve
Introduction
This Track Work Instruction covers the situation where there is heavy sidewear and a need to replace a short piece of rail - such as between points ’A’ and ‘B’ in the photograph. This...