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Timber Crosstie Spike Fastener Failure Investigation

Document Series:
Research Results
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
RR 19-14
Office
RDI-21
Subject:
Track
Keywords:
Broken spikes, lag screws, elastic fastening systems, wide gauge derailment
Document
Timber Crosstie Spike Failure.pdf (953.37 KB)

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Last updated: Monday, May 13, 2019