Turning Bar, Rail

Historical information

Rail Turning Bar
Rail is heavy, sometimes as much as 120 lbs per yard.
To assist in being able to move rail, a special turning bar was developed. Usually a long handle, on one end various features in the head allow rail to be moved

Significance

Historic - Railway Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - Rail Turning Bar

Physical description

Rail Turning Bar made from cast wrought iron

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