Stresses in rail ends. (Measurements of dynamic stresses in 109 1b./yd. F.B. and 95 lb./yd. B.H. rail joints, due to the passage of specific types of steam and electric locomotives and multiple unit and steam hauled coaching stock at Newton (E-163)

Report E. 139 covered the findings made during an investigation at Duffield into the nature and magnitude of dynamic stresses created in rail ends due to the passage of steam locomotives and steam hauled coaching stock, and further work was recommended in view of the conclusions readied. The work...