Development of welding procedures used for the fabrication and repair of 136 lb area section BSC Workington 110kg/mm2 chromium grade rail swing-nose crossing (TM-MF-066)

In 1980, BR Research and Development Division (R & DD) received an enquiry from Thos. W. Ward (Railway Engineers) Ltd of Sandiacre regarding the use of 113 1b FB, 110 kg/mm chromium rail for the fabrication of semi-welded common crossings. As a result of BR R & DD's recommendations, T.W.