Historical information

Set of letters regarding the grinding of rails in Ballarat and the equipment used:
1 - letter from R H Meakin to Mr T P Strickland dated 30/7/1953 about the visit of Mr H Bell - MMTB perway Engineer to see the grinder in use. Typed on SEC letterhead of the period.
2 - Carbon copy of letter from T P Strickland, Chief Engineer MMTB dated 27/7/1935 setting up the visit - typed on orange paper.
4 - Pamphlet - four pages, titled "Quasi-Arc" about the welding of rail heads in points and crossings with the rear page showing the welding set and the portable electric grinder.

Significance

Yields information about the equipment used in Ballarat to maintain rail heads using a portable grinder.

Physical description

Set of two letters, and a printed pamphlet "Quasi-Arc"