The repair of wheelburns by thermit welding - Results of initial tests (TM-FM-30)

During a visit by the R.W.W.P. to Thermit Welding (G.B) Ltd., a method for the repair of wheelburns by thermit welding was demonstrated to the members present. Wheelburnt areas were flame-cut out of the head of rails supplied by Western Region (maximum size 50 mm long x 10 mm deep...