Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering : illustrated with four thousand engravings on wood ; in two volumes (1873)
D. Appleton and Company · New York : D. Appleton and Co. · leaf 573
ght to a line longitudinally, and the base adjusted onthe bearings, the pressure on the top, varying from side to side, will produce a rocking action, endingconstantly to loosen the rail. Close attention should also be paid to accurate straightening, as even a slight undulation on the sur-face will… … To prevent rails having these defects from being brought into use, a severe inspection should beapplied to them. Each rail should be placed on a strong bench, in length equal to that of the rail, andthe surface plated with iron in several places ; these plates should be dressed to a correct hne and…
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