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Appendix D - Track Data and Standards Applicable to the Transit Systems Studied
Pages 68-68

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... -Tangent track 50 50 55 50 55 66 55 -Sharp curve 6 5 5 5 8 5 10 115 RE 115 RE 115 RE 115 RE 115 RE RI 59 Rail sections used 149 GCR 115 RE RI 60 115 RE RI 59 132 RE (Test track only) 90 ARA-A Flange tip running Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Swing nose frogs Yes No Yes No No Yes Track-mounted lubrication Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 68 A P P E N D I X D Track Data and Standards Applicable to the Transit Systems Studied
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