Design adopted after prolonged experimentation has little resemblance to usual types; reinforced-concrete foundation acts as unit to hold rails in position; first cost is $75,000 per mi.; maintenance cost is estimated at less than $100 per mi. per year; diagram illustrating details of double anchorage unit for use under castings of special work.


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    Title :

    Track without ties


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl


    Contributors:
    Mall, I.O. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    9 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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