Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line (1952)

A film giving instruction in the normal maintenance tasks which have to be performed by a permanent-way gang of four men. It shows how all types of fastening on both bullhead and flatbottomed track are maintained; details the maintenance of rail joints; shows how 'hanging' sleepers should be repacked, and deals with the preservation of correct cant and alignment on curves.

Director: C. David Lochner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date:
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line about?
A film giving instruction in the normal maintenance tasks which have to be performed by a permanent-way gang of four men. It shows how all types of fastening on both bullhead and flatbottomed track are maintained; details the maintenance of rail joints; shows how 'hanging' sleepers should be repacked, and deals with the preservation of correct cant and alignment on curves.
Who directed Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line?
Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line was directed by C. David Lochner.
How long is Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line?
Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line?
Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line is a Documentary film.
Where was Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line produced?
Day-to-Day Track Maintenance Part I: Plain Line was produced in United Kingdom.