Possibilities in mechanizing small rail laying gangs, are demonstrated clearly by experience of gang on Chicago and North Western, which, using four power units, increased output per man-hour by 250%, compared with that obtained when all operations were performed manually; article describes changes brought about in organization and output of gang as machines were added. (See also Ry Eng and Maintenance v 42 n 3 Mar 1946 p 281-3, 291; Int Ry Congress Assn -- J v 23 n 6 Sept 1946 p 318-21)


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    Title :

    Small rail gang gets machines -- Output soars


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 120 , n 16


    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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