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Prefabricated Metal Railroad Track
Photographer: Cosmos Mariner
Taken: August 27, 2022
Caption: Prefabricated Metal Railroad Track
Additional Description:
(on exhibit beside the marker)
The rails are attached to prefabricated metal ties. These consist of several parts. A thick steel plate is centered lengthwise beneath each rail. Two opposing plates, one beneath each rail, are riveted the appropriate distance apart by two channel irons. Each rail is attached by two pairs of cast toggles and special bolts.
Submitted: March 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p778568
File Size: 2.856 Megabytes

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