Recent content by roman

Ok, thanks again! Before closing the topic, it's worth mentioning that nowadays rail joints could be maintained automatically by using automated joints maintenance vehicles (they could be created, it's not a big problem today). But I get it. Hence today's CWR technology is cost-efficient...

Thanks everybody for the replies! Some time after posting I found some basic flaws in my suggestions, but couldn't edit them because the post was awaiting for moderation. So, here are the fixes. First, because the inner side of the double side wheel set is of conical shape, that is pointed...

EDIT: please, see my next post below for fixes of basic flaws of the suggested in this post ideas. Because continuous welded rails are more expensive to lay than ordinary jointed track and can result in rail buckling during extreme summer heat, why not use some of joining techniques, listed...