Experimental work to development machine for field hardening of new rails; end hardening machine consists of small portable frame mounted on wheels, which is clamped to rails by friction shoes actuated by air; rail is heated by modified Airco heat treating torch.


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    Title :

    Machine for hardening rail ends developed on Southern


    Additional title:

    Ry Eng Maintenance


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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