CODE 83 RAIL

[NW Modeling List]

>To answer the question about how the real railroads handle a transition 

>from one size rail to another:  They use a joint bar that is made for that 

>purpose.  For example, one end would be sized for 130lb rail and the other 

>would be sized for whatever it transitioned to.  I remember seeing a set of 

>them over in Saltville when the track transitioned from N&W's 130 lb rail 

>to Mathieson's 100 lb? rail.  I have a picture somewhere...  Anyway, that's 

>all gone now.

>

>   Ben Blevins




They've gotten even fancier in some places... they actually use a transition 
rail.   Has marks for poundage and wear.

Robb Fisher
RFDI