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Hello, wondering if any one could help identify a cross section of track I obtained from an antique dealer recently in Illinois.
In the attached picture, the cross section is to the right of the contemporary (bigger) cross section of track. What I have found to match so far is that the dimensions closely resemble AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (A.S.C.E.) rails “section index 841”.
My main questions are:
What was this type of track used for?
What railroads used this type of track?
Small rail was and is used in small mine railways. Here is one supplier.
Kimes Steel & Rail, Inc. stocks and resells many types of rail for various applications. New And Used Railroad Rail Including ASCE, RE, RA, RB and other Sections for mainline track, tunneling, mining, industrial and overhead cranes. If you don't see the section or rail you need, contact us and...
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Bruce
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