Abstract: A rail mount secures a longitudinally extending rail having a foot to a sleeper of a track system. The mount has a rail base plate on the sleeper underneath the rail foot and unitarily formed with a pair of upwardly projecting holders transversely flanking the rail and each formed with at least one vertically throughgoing bore. Respective anchor bolts engaged vertically downward through the bores have heads bearing downward at least indirectly on the respective holders and are seated in the sleeper to hold the base plate down on the sleeper. Respective elastically deformable clips fitted to the holders below the respective anchor-bolt heads bear upwardly on the holders and downwardly on the rail foot to press the rail downwardly toward the sleeper.

Abstract: Fastening of rails on wooden or concrete sleepers by a metal pressure plate-clip in the form of a trapezoid (1.5) and a plastic tie-plate (1.4). The metal pressure plate-clip and the plastic tie-plate constitute an entirety, and provides a continuous pressure along its entire edge (2.1). The edge leaning on the rail base is formed in the way to enable a smooth gliding along the rail base during pulling on, preventing unnecessary resistance and damage. The other, narrower side of the pressure plate is formed in the way that it has a fixation edge at its end (3.2), preventing any shifting. The plastic tie-plate has a fixation groove at its outer end (4.2) in which the narrower, outer end of the pressure plate enters. The groove is formed in the way that it forms a firm connection with the outer end of the metal pressure plate-clip, so that taking out of the pressure plate is not possible. The tie-plate also contains a bigger groove (4.4), which allows deformation of the pressure plate during dismounting.

Abstract: In a frictionally locking elastic rail attachment for track systems, which attachment has a clamping element (11) which is made of elastic material, in particular of hardened steel, is embodied in the manner of a clamp with torsional limbs and is attached in the mounted state by means of a holding device and an attachment armature (13) which penetrates the latter vertically, on a sleeper body (3), in particular a concrete sleeper, and applies a clamping force which holds the rail (1) in position—the rail being arranged on the sleeper body with the intermediate connection of a rail supporting plate (6), the rail supporting plate (6) is embodied in one piece with through-bores, provided at both of its ends, for the holder housings (10) having attachment armatures, in such a way that, on the one hand, the clamping elements (11) are held in a positive locking fashion and, on the other hand, the holder housings (10) and, associated therewith, the clamping elements (11) are prestressed by the rail (1) which is inse

Abstract: A preservative-bearing pad and a method of using same to treat the interface between a railroad cross tie and tie plate. A sandwich of water-soluble active ingredient disposed between two layers of biodegradable hydrophilic backing is simply placed on the adzed portion of a cross tie prior to installation of the tie plate and rail during a rail laying or relaying operation.

Abstract: A toggle tie plate rail fastening system is described for securing rails to wood cross-ties. A wear plate is secured to the upper surface of each of the cross-ties adjacent each end thereof. Each of the wear plates has a plurality of tubular toggles secured thereto which extend downwardly therefrom and which are received by openings formed in the cross-tie. A tie plate is positioned on each of the wear plates and has a rail supported thereon held thereto by a pair of hold-down plates. Bolt members extend downwardly through the hold-down plates and the tie plates and are received by the toggle members. Tightening of the bolts causes the toggles to compress and to move in to gripping engagement with the cross-tie.

Abstract: A tie plate rail fastening system for securing rails to wood cross-ties is described comprising a wear plate positioned on the upper surface of each of the cross-ties adjacent the ends thereof. The wear plate has a plurality of teeth extending downwardly therefrom which are embedded in the tie to bond the wear plate to the tie. Each of the wear plates has a plurality of tubular members which extend downwardly therefrom and which are received by openings in the cross-tie. Various embodiments are illustrated and described for securing the tubular members to the cross-ties.

Abstract: A tie plate rail fastening system for securing rails to wood cross-ties is described comprising a wear plate positioned on the upper surface of each of the cross-ties adjacent the ends thereof. The wear plate has a plurality of teeth extending downwardly therefrom which are embedded in the tie to bond the wear plate to the tie. Each of the wear plates has a plurality of tubular members which extend downwardly therefrom and which are received by openings in the cross-tie. Various embodiments are illustrated and described for securing the tubular members to the cross-ties.

Abstract: A toggle tie plate rail fastening system is described for securing rails to wood cross-ties. A wear plate is secured to the upper surface of each of the cross-ties adjacent each end thereof. Each of the wear plates has a plurality of tubular toggles secured thereto which extend downwardly therefrom and which are received by openings formed in the cross-tie. A tie plate is positioned on each of the wear plates and has a rail supported thereon held thereto by a pair of hold-down plates. Bolt members extend downwardly through the hold-down plates and the tie plates and are received by the toggle members. Tightening of the bolts causes the toggles to compress and to move into gripping engagement with the cross-tie.

Abstract: Apparatus for fastening rails on ties of a railroad comprising four rail screws for flushly mounting an abutment face of a bedplate against the upper surface of the tie and a pre-stressed, elastically deformable bedplate having a convex curved abutment face for frictionally engaging the upper surface of the tie and for applying a spring force against the rail screws when the rail screws are used to brace the curved abutment face flush against the tie.

Abstract: A railroad plate and connectable shim are disclosed for fastening railroad tracks over ground having a flat or raised topography in an economically feasible manner. The instant system provides a base plate with a sloping grooved channel for reception of the lower flange of a rail to be held in place in combination with a trapezoidal shim to insure the proper cant of the rail over the various topographical areas of the country. The instant base plate, trapezoidal shim, rail and railroad tie are all fastened via a set of screws which are angled or toed-in towards the center of gravity of the rail. Stepped washers, each possessing a thickened portion, are provided between the bottom of the screw head and the upper shoulder surface of the lower flanges, both inside and outside the central vertical portion of the rail. The washers are omitted in securing back assemblies to the ties where joints are formed between the ends of adjacent rails.

Abstract: A railroad plate and connectable shim is disclosed for fastening railroad tracks over ground having a flat or raised topography in an economically feasible manner. The instant system provides a base plate with a sloping grooved channel for reception of the lower flange of a rail to be held in place in combination with a trapezoidal shim to insure the proper cant of the rail over the various topographical areas of the country. The instant base plate, trapezoidal shim, rail and railroad tie are all fastened via a set of screws which are angled towards the center of gravity of the rail.