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  2. Dual gauge - Wikipedia

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    A dual-gauge centraliser that directs narrow-gauge livestock cars to the centre of the broad gauge so that they can be shunted without snagging the platforms. [o] 1600 / 1435 mm (5 ft 3 / 4 ft 8 1 / 2 in). A simple dual-gauge common-rail change-over device. It directs standard-gauge rolling stock from the common rail in the left foreground to ...

  3. Double-track railway - Wikipedia

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    Dual gauge [ edit ] The Melbourne to Albury railway originally consisted of separate 1,600 mm ( 5 ft 3 in ) gauge and 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) gauge single track lines, but when traffic on the broad gauge declined, the lines were converted to bi-directional double track 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) gauge lines.

  4. Glossary of rail transport terms - Wikipedia

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    A short metal bar attached to the bell crank or arm of the scoop-lifting mechanism and to the dipper, for raising it out of the water. Water Scoop End Support A metal rod fastened to either side of the outer end of a water scoop, next to the dipper, a.nd to the under side of the tender frame. Water Scoop Hanger

  5. Steel building - Wikipedia

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    Steel building. A steel building is a metal structure fabricated with steel for the internal support and for exterior cladding, as opposed to steel framed buildings which generally use other materials for floors, walls, and external envelope. Steel buildings are used for a variety of purposes including storage, work spaces and living accommodation.

  6. Third rail - Wikipedia

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    A second method is an aluminium core, upon which two stainless steel sections are fitted as a cap and linear welded along the centre line of the rail. Because aluminium has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than steel, the aluminium and steel must be positively locked to provide a good current collection interface. A third method rivets ...

  7. Rail profile - Wikipedia

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    The rail profile is the cross sectional shape of a railway rail, perpendicular to its length. Early rails were made of wood, cast iron or wrought iron. All modern rails are hot rolled steel with a cross section (profile) approximate to an I-beam, but asymmetric about a horizontal axis (however see grooved rail below).

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