Interesting, looks like old CWR that’s no longer good for supporting heavy coal loads, I don’t know for certain but CWR can be ground so many times by a LORAM rail grinder before it’s loses its pounds per yard strength, this is probably 136lb rail. It can still be used in yards or other scenarios where excessive train weight isn’t an issue. You didn’t happen to see a mill brand/date on these pieces? Have an excellent rest of your Friday 👍🏼😎🇺🇸
Yes next video has all mill brands and specs on it. This is historically the uphill line of the tracks where engines struggle to get up the grade….it doesn’t look like it but it is steep. Have seen them stall out at this sight. Not sure if that put extra wear on the rails!?
Interesting, looks like old CWR that’s no longer good for supporting heavy coal loads, I don’t know for certain but CWR can be ground so many times by a LORAM rail grinder before it’s loses its pounds per yard strength, this is probably 136lb rail. It can still be used in yards or other scenarios where excessive train weight isn’t an issue. You didn’t happen to see a mill brand/date on these pieces? Have an excellent rest of your Friday 👍🏼😎🇺🇸
Yes next video has all mill brands and specs on it. This is historically the uphill line of the tracks where engines struggle to get up the grade….it doesn’t look like it but it is steep. Have seen them stall out at this sight. Not sure if that put extra wear on the rails!?