with an acetylene torch instead of by drilling. When replacing joint bars, follow the steps for the
installation given in paragraph 3.28.
Figure 3.21. Broken Joint Bars.
Figure 3.21. Broken Joint Bars.
Renewing joint bars is one of the more dangerous on-track maintenance jobs.
Assign at least two men to do the work when one bar is to be renewed; provide flag protection
for them when both bars of a joint are to be renewed.
(3) Loose or missing bolts and nuts. Careless maintenance is obvious when an
inspection reveals loose or missing bolts. On newly applied bars, the tension of the nuts should
be checked at
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