Sperry Car - How Often?
Sperry Car - How Often?
Is there a rule regarding frequency of internal rail inspection? Seems like I’ve heard the Sperry car a lot lately, through the spring, summer, and now fall. Going through Benton Harbor again today.
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Re: Sperry Car - How Often?
One reason would be, the higher the speed the more frequent the inspection. Also passenger vs freight and amount of traffic.
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Re: Sperry Car - How Often?
Here is a very good article on the subject which also explains the different classes of track.
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/abcs-of ... ifications
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/abcs-of ... ifications
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