This zig-zag pattern is welded on the rail head of the crossover of a very small loop line near the electric loco trip shed in Bhusaval yard.What could be its purpose?
Date: 2007-10-21
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| Make | Canon | Model | Canon PowerShot A710 IS |
| Aperture Value | f/4 | Color Space | sRGB |
| Exposure Bias Value | 0 EV | Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 22.76 mm | Metering Mode | Multi-Segment |
| Shutter Speed Value | 1/500 sec | Digital Zoom Ratio | 1 |
| Date/Time | 2007 Oct 21 12:50:34 +0000 |
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On lesser used (unimportant) lines in a track circuited yard, rust formation on rail top causes non-detection of wheel due to poor electrical contact with the rail. Zig zag welding reduces the area and increases the pressure of contact. This helps in...
On lesser used (unimportant) lines in a track circuited yard, rust formation on rail top causes non-detection of wheel due to poor electrical contact with the rail. Zig zag welding reduces the area and increases the pressure of contact. This helps in better electrical contact to trip the track circuit.
Posted by Rajeev Shrivastava on 2007 Oct 23 00:32:43 +0000
I too have spotted this kind of pattern. No idea what its for!!
Posted by Siddhartha Ganesh on 2007 Oct 22 18:01:44 +0000