Rail Weight - 155 lb rail

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Gentlemen,
If I remember correctly, I think that there was a section of 155 lb rail on Buchanan Branch between Devon and Hurley.  It seems I stumbled onto it in the track chart one time when I was working “PD”.  I’m thinking it was less than 10 miles, maybe more like 5 miles.  Another interesting discussion—keep ‘em rolling.
Thank Ya’n Out,
Chris Dalton 
Bluefield, WV

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> -Dave: N&W had a 10-mile section of 155 lb. PS rail located on the Kenova District (I think, track chart not handy). It was removed in the late 1980s after the number-dummies concluded that the extra weight (and cost) didn't offer that much of a benefit.  Remember that 131 lb. rail had a major defect -- head and web separations.  By adding an extra lb. of steel at the head/web connection,  the now 132 lb. rail reduced the derailments especially on curves.  H. Bundy
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