Weight
Column I
Column II
1
(4)
Spreads rail weight
G.
Rail brace.
over tie.
H.
Rail anchor.
1
(5)
Resists lateral thrust on rail.
9.
Typical markings to be found on the web of a rail are shown in column
I; column II lists their explanations. "Read" the markings by selecting
choices from column II that identify the numbered parts in column I.
Column I
Column II
8*
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A.
Weight per yard.
100
RE Illinois USA 1967
B.
Ingot number.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
C.
Which rail of a specific ingot.
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56341
D
15
D.
Fillet curve number
E.
Controlled cooling.
F.
Week of manufacture.
G.
Place of manufacture.
H.
Heat number.
I.
Web height.
J.
Month of manufacture.
K.
Branding symbol.
L.
Year of manufacture.
*1 point for each choice.
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