Bolted rail of 100# or less was rolled in 33' lengths. 112# or greater was
rolled in 39' lengths.
I had always thought that 110# was rolled in 39' lengths, because it is similar
to 112#. However, the Q had a standard plan to weld two 110# rails together to
make longer rails, similar to the 78' rails they made using 112#TR and 129#TR.
I don't know how prevalent this longer 110# rail was used, because I never have
seen any of it. But the plan indicates that the completed 110# rail length is
66', so I can only assume 110# must have been rolled in 33' lengths.
Glen Haug
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Myers<mailto:rmyers7@mindspring.com>
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com<mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com> ;
rawolter@optonline.net<mailto:rawolter@optonline.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 3:05 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Re: Rail length
Dick,
> I'm modeling a stack of rails and ties on my layout. Anyone know what
> the standard length of rail was before the days of welded rail?
> Specifically, this will be placed alongside a yard.
39' was standard, but (re someone's comment of 33') shorter was fairly
common.
Old banged up rail would be pulled up to be relaid for spurs and
secondary routes. IIRC, 3' was taken off to get rid of the worn joint
areas. So 33' would be second relay.
So if you want a stack of rail _and_ a conversation starter, build a
stack of fresh looking heavy rail in 39' and stacks of lighter stock,
heavily weathered at 36' and 33'.
Bob
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