After Magnaflux test, rail moves on rollers out of prefabricated shed in foreground onto flatcars. When leaded, train of flat cars bearing 1/4 mile lengths of rail will proceed to the site of rail laying. . . .
Date: [Undated]
Level of Description: Item
Material Type: Photograph
Call Number:
ATSF Image 26 (Series 1 #1-30)
ATSF Photo Microfiche #835 D3
Unit ID: 60028
Summary: Railroad yard, where steel rail was fabricated, foreground show facilities for Magnaflux testing, 1/4 mile lengths of rail, which are then loaded onto flatcars transported to site for laying new rail. Photograph includes image of car #4001 the power car with the 40 cycle single phase 640 volt generator used to power the welding machine, and auxiliary welding machine and auxiliary generator to power motors lights and the Magnaflux machine. Left foreground shows mounted crane stockpiling finished rail. Right foreground shows a siding with a variety of freight cars for different freight products. Location and date unknown.
Space Required/Quantity: 20.5 X 25.0 : black & white print
Title (Main title): After Magnaflux test, rail moves on rollers out of prefabricated shed in foreground onto flatcars. When leaded, train of flat cars bearing 1/4 mile lengths of rail will proceed to the site of rail laying. . . .
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Index Terms
Subjects
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Railroad car industry
Railroad construction & maintenance
Railroad rails
Railroads
Tracklaying vehicles
Creators and Contributors
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Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company
