Abstract: A method of repairing a damaged railroad rail comprising the steps of: identifying a defect in the rail, removing the portion of the rail having a defect and leaving two truncated rail ends, preparing the truncated rail ends for welding, and welding the two truncated rail ends together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 4, 2003
Assignees:
Harsco Technologies Corporation, Holland Company LP