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Description
Over time the ends of rails become worn and rounded. This damage is called "rail batter." When severe, these worn rail ends may cause derailment. An arc welder rebuilds the rail ends to their original height and shape and the rail end is then smoothed with a grinding wheel. This photograph shows the completed repair. Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," v. 8 #6, pp. 4-9
About This Item
- Title: Rail batter repair, ca. 1955
- Creator: Richard W. Sprague
- Creation Date: circa 1955
- Subject Date: circa 1955
- Location: ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 19 cm x 19 cm
- Collection: Richard Sprague
- Object Type: Image
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- Welding
- Railroad tracks
- Railroad construction & maintenance--Maine--Houlton
- Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company--Equipment & supplies
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Oakfield Historical SocietyPO Box 176, Oakfield, ME 04763
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