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CHAPTER 5

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FOREWORD

This chapter embraces all of the Association¡¯s recommended practices under the specific heading of ¡°Track¡±

except those relating to the design, details, materials and workmanship for frogs, switches, crossings and other

specials trackwork, which are covered in the AREMA Portfolio of Trackwork Plans, embracing more than 100

sheets, 12???¡å ¡Á 9¡å (minimum size) in a leatherette binder, which may be purchased through Association

Headquarters. The use of rail expansion joints for bridges is covered in Chapter 15, Steel Structures.

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Tie Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Specifications for Steel Tie Plates (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Definitions (1992). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Design of Tie Plates for Use with AREMA Rail Sections (1992). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Track Spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Specifications for Soft-Steel Track Spikes (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Design of T rack Cut Spike (2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Spirals (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 String Lining of Curves by the Chord Method (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Elevations and Speeds for Curves (1962) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Speeds of Trains through Level Turnouts (1956) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Minimum Tangent Lengths Required Between Reverse Curves for Yard

Operations (1984) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The material in this and other chapters in the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering is published as recommended practice to

railroads and others concerned with the engineering design and construction of railroad fixed properties (except signals and

communications), and allied services and facilities. For the purpose of this Manual, RECOMMENDED PRACTICE is defined as a

material, device, design, plan, specification, principle or practice recommended to the railways for use as required, either exactly as

presented or with such modifications as may be necessary or desirable to meet the needs of individual railways, but in either event, with

a view to promoting efficiency and economy in the location, construction, operation or maintenance of railways. It is not intended to

imply that other practices may not be equally acceptable.

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Vertical Curves (2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compensated Gradients (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Permanent Monuments (1962). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Track Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 Specifications for Track Construction (1984) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 Proper Usage of the Various T ypes of Frogs (1970) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Track Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 Specifications for Laying Rail (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2 Laying and Maintenance of Continuous Welded Rail (1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 Temperature Expansion for Laying Rails (1967) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4 Rail Anchor Patterns Number of Rail Anchors to Resist Rail Creepage (1987) . . . . . . . . . . .

5.5 T rack Bolt Tension Practice (1962). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6 Gage (1980) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.7 Tamping (1984) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 Preservation of T rack Fixtures (1960) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.9 Wayside Lubrication of Rail on Curves (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.10 Welding of Manganese Steel Castings in Special T rackwork (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.11 Recommended Practices for Switch Point and Stock Rail Changeout (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications and Plans for Track Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1 Specification for Track Tools (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 Specifications for Ash and Hickory Handles for T rack Tools (1962) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3 Recommended Limits of Wear for Tools to be Reclaimed (1962) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4 Insulation for T rack Tools Standard Specifications (1989) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5 Plans for T rack Tools (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6 Recommended Practices for Using, Redressing, Sharpening and Replacing Handles in

Track Tools (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Rail Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.1 Specifications for Rail Anchors (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2 Recommended Practices for Rail Anchor Application and Maintenance (1990) . . . . . . . . . . .

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Highway/Railway Grade Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.1 General and Introduction (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.2 Guidelines for the Design, Construction or Reconstruction of Highway/Railway At-Grade Crossings

(2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.3 Guidelines for the Rehabilitation or Maintenance of Highway/Railway At-Grade Crossings (2006) 5-8-7

8.4 The Track Structure as Crossing Foundation (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.5 Crossing Surface Material Selection and Installation (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.6 Location of Highways Parallel with Railways (1962) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.7 Problems Related to Location and Construction of Limited Access Highways in Vicinity

of or Crossing Railways (1962) R(2006). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.8 License or Easement Applications (Highway ¨C Street ¨C Roadways) (1962). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Design Qualification Specifications for Elastic Fasteners on Timber Cross Ties . . . . .

9.1 Definitions (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.2 General Requirements (1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.3 Laboratory Qualifying Tests (1994). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10 Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.1 Specifications for Steel Drive Spikes (1963) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.2 Plans for Drive Spikes (1963) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.3 Recommended Practice for Use of Abrasive Wheels (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION

The Chapters of the AREMA Manual are divided into numbered Parts, each comprised of related documents

(specifications, recommended practices, plans, etc.). Individual Parts are divided into Sections by centered

headings set in capital letters and identified by a Section number. These Sections are subdivided into Articles

designated by numbered side headings.

Page Numbers ¨C In the page numbering of the Manual (5-2-1, for example) the first numeral designates the

Chapter number, the second denotes the Part number in the Chapter, and the third numeral designates the

page number in the Part. Thus, 5-2-1 means Chapter 5, Part 2, page 1.

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In the Glossary and References, the Part number is replaced by either a ¡°G¡± for Glossary or ¡°R¡± for References.

Document Dates ¨C The bold type date (Document Date) at the beginning of each document (Part) applies to the

document as a whole and designates the year in which revisions were last made somewhere in the document,

unless an attached footnote indicates that the document was adopted, reapproved, or rewritten in that year.

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Article Dates ¨C Each Article shows the date (in parenthesis) of the last time that Article was modified.

Revision Marks ¨C All current year revisions (changes and additions) which have been incorporated into the

document are identified by a vertical line along the outside margin of the page, directly beside the modified

information.

Proceedings Footnote ¨C The Proceedings footnote on the first page of each document gives references to all

Association action with respect to the document.

Annual Updates ¨C New manuals, as well as revision sets, will be printed and issued yearly.

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Part 1

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1.1 Specifications for Steel Tie Plates (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.1 Scope (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.2 Manufacture (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.3 Chemical Composition (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.4 Bending Properties (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.5 Test Specimens (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.6 Number of Tests (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.7 Retests (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.8 Finish and Permissible Variation in Dimensions (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.9 Marking (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.10 Inspection (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.11 Rejection (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.2 Definitions (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.3 Design of Tie Plates for Use with AREMA Rail Sections (1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Plan No. 1 - AREMA 10 Inch Tie Plate for use with Rails Having 4???? to 5??? Inch Rail Base Width5-1-8

Plan No. 2 - AREMA 11 Inch Tie Plate for use with Rails Having 5 ??? to 5 ??? Inch Rail Base Width 5-1-8

Plan No. 3 - AREMA 12 Inch Tie Plate for 5??? Inch Rail Base Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-9

Plan No. 6 - AREMA 12 Inch Tie Plate for 5??? Inch Rail Base Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-9

Plan No. 7 - AREMA 13 Inch Tie Plate for 5??? Inch Rail Base Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-10

Plan No. 8 - AREMA 14 Inch Tie Plate for 5??? Inch Rail Base Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-10

References, Vol. 27, 1926, pp. 633, 1366; Vol. 32, 1931, pp. 152, 821; Vol. 42, 1941, pp. 576, 836; Vol. 43, 1942, pp. 516, 767; Vol. 44, 1943,

pp. 441, 448; Vol. 47, 1946, pp. 482, 636; Vol. 49, 1948, pp. 337, 639; Vol. 54, 1953, pp. 1037, 1402; Vol. 62, 1961, pp. 643, 946; Vol. 64,

1963, pp. 421, 683; Vol. 65, 1964, pp. 512, 879; Vol. 67, 1966, pp. 405, 731; Vol. 69, 1968, p. 357; Vol. 93, 1992, pp. 58, 60.

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