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)
Small rail gang gets machines -- Output soars
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 120 , n 16
1946
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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