Abstract: There is a rail connecting and alignment device for a railway track disclosed for interconnecting I-shaped rail members. The connecting and aligning device is vertically supported on rail ties, and in turn supports the I-shaped rail member which may lie such that abutting ends are located over a space between rail ties, and the abutting ends are located within the connecting members.The present invention is concerned with the alignment and connection of railway track. More specifically, the invention is an improvement relating to a rail connecting and alignment device for a railway track and for interconnecting I-shaped rail members which constitute the track. There is a plurality of spaced apart rail tie members, which normally lie upon a rail tie support bed. The tie members are able to support the railway track. A device is provided for vertically supporting a series of the I-shaped rail members so that abutting ends of the rail members may be located over a span between the spaced apart rail tie members.

Abstract: A tie cap rail holder for securing a railroad rail to its supporting tie comprises a cap dimensioned to seat gravitationally over the top of the tie in a restricted, longitudinally slidable fit. The cap has on its upper surface a rail seat dimensioned to receive the rail base. On one side of the rail seat an upwardly and inwardly extending detent is dimensioned and positioned for engaging and retaining the adjacent side margin of the rail base. A plurality of the holders are adapted for opposite placement on adjacent ties, with their respective detents engaging opposite side margins of the rail base, thereby securing the rail to the ties.