West train approaches the Wilton depot, Nov. 12, 2007. By: Andy Brown
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Cutting the rail at the depot crossing in Wilton, in preparation for welding the joint, Nov. 12, 2007. By: Andy Brown
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Fitting the crucible, which hold the liquid metal during welding, to the rail. By: Andy Brown
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Packing clay into the space between the rail. By: Andy Brown
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Preheating the rail prior to welding. By: Andy Brown
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The thermite melts and flows into the joint. By: Andy Brown
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After welding, knocking off the excess metal. By: Andy Brown
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East train passes the rail pickup crew at the west end of N. Star siding, mp 211, Nov. 12, 2007. By: Andy Brown
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West train approaches the Wilton depot, Nov. 12, 2007.
Cutting the rail at the depot crossing in Wilton, in preparation for welding the joint, Nov. 12, 2007.
Lining up the joint.
Pulling the joint together.
Fitting the crucible, which hold the liquid metal during welding, to the rail.
Locking them in place.
Packing clay into the space between the rail.
Preheating the rail prior to welding.
Igniting the thermite.
The thermite melts and flows into the joint.
After welding, knocking off the excess metal.
Grinding out the web of the rail.
Lifting the puller off the rail.
Here comes the turn.
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East train passes the rail pickup crew at the west end of N. Star siding, mp 211, Nov. 12, 2007.
Picking up the old rails.
By the 210 crossing, N. Star.
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