Re: Rail length chisel to size
| December 05, 2001 06:54PM |
I had always heard that narrow gauge rail was ordered in 29' lengths to fit on the then standard 30' cars and standard gauge rail was ordered to 39' to fit on the then standard 40' cars. Of course the rail used on today's narrow gauge is mostly stepped down standard gauge stuff so it would be normal for it to be of 39' lengths.
About the chiseling: I've heard it told that if you don't hit the rail just right with the sledge that the steel will 'set' itself and won't break no matter what. Has to be cut. Any truth to that old saw (pun intended
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About the chiseling: I've heard it told that if you don't hit the rail just right with the sledge that the steel will 'set' itself and won't break no matter what. Has to be cut. Any truth to that old saw (pun intended
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Jim Adams | December 04, 2001 08:53AM |
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Earl | December 04, 2001 10:02AM |
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Al P | December 04, 2001 04:30PM |
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Brian Norden | December 04, 2001 09:41PM |
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PRR | December 05, 2001 04:02PM |
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PRR | December 05, 2001 04:22PM |
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Jim Adams | December 05, 2001 05:57PM |
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Herb Kelsey | December 05, 2001 06:54PM |
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Fred T | December 06, 2001 07:41AM |
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Frank Martindell | December 05, 2001 07:48PM |
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Chile John | December 06, 2001 09:14AM |
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Bob Bergstrom | December 06, 2001 09:34AM |
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Jim Adams | December 06, 2001 07:53PM |
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