Handbook of Railroad Construction; For the use of American engineers. / Containing the necessary rules, tables, and formulæ for the location, construction, equipment, and management of railroads, as built in the United States.

by George L. Vose

Fig. 138.

In the above arrangement there is no tie below the joint, but the latter lies midway between two sleepers.

Another method of “fishing” is, to place a piece of ᕼ or ⊤ iron beneath the rail, bolting it firmly to the lower flanges.

In bolting rails together at the ends, the bolt holes must be cut a little larger than the bolt, to allow for the expansion of the iron.

The effect of the joint upon the passing carriage, is the jumping motion; the middle of each rail being a summit, and the end a depression, (the strength at the joint being taken away); and if the joints are not opposite to each other, there is generated a very injurious and dangerous side rocking. Figs. 138, 138 A, and 138 B, show the methods of fishing.

Fig. 138 A.

Fig. 138 B.