Recent content by engrbasbas

Good day gents, Do you have a reference or (Australian or any) standard for allowable rail wear for 54E1 rail profile? Thank you.

Hi, We have switch crossing which has a failed weld on the first weld which is about 2,000m from the point, and based on the manufacturer's drawing, the distance of the point of crossing nose to the first weld is about 2,000 mm. Is it allowed to have a re-weld 600mm towards the point? The...

This is on our depot, and the train speed is 5kph ballasted track, and the axle load is about 10.35 tons, and the proposal is to mount on two wooden sleepers. We are thinking putting a checkrail on a small section of curve because it is too sharp (R=30m) I am worried about its strength. I will...

What is the minimum length of the checkrail or guardrail we can install on a track? Is there a standard reference saying the limits of this or special condition? I plan to propose a 1.5meter checkrail that will be mounted on two pieces of wooden sleepers, does this plan applicable? Thanks in...