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The thin plates of steel between the rails and the ties are called [[Tie plates|tie-plates]]. Their purpose is to provide the rail with a uniformly firm foundation and to prevent the rail from cutting into the ties under the heavy impact of trains. They prolong the life of the ties. | The thin plates of steel between the rails and the ties are called [[Tie plates|tie-plates]]. Their purpose is to provide the rail with a uniformly firm foundation and to prevent the rail from cutting into the ties under the heavy impact of trains. They prolong the life of the ties. | ||
== Kadee Quality Products == | |||
[[File:KadeeTiePlate advert LiveSteam Jan1969.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Kadee Quality Products advertisement from "Live Steam" magazine, January 1969]] | |||
See [[http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/1hpl.htm Kadee Quality Products Inc tie-plates]]. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* "Tie-plates", <i>[[The Miniature Locomotive]]</i>, May-June 1953 | * "Tie-plates", <i>[[The Miniature Locomotive]]</i>, May-June 1953 |
Revision as of 02:06, 8 March 2014
The thin plates of steel between the rails and the ties are called tie-plates. Their purpose is to provide the rail with a uniformly firm foundation and to prevent the rail from cutting into the ties under the heavy impact of trains. They prolong the life of the ties.
Kadee Quality Products
See [Kadee Quality Products Inc tie-plates].
References
- "Tie-plates", The Miniature Locomotive, May-June 1953