Rail Tie and Fastener (open access)

Rail Tie and Fastener

Patent for "a novel and improved rail-tie and fastener which will support and hold the rails in a substantial manner and prevent displacement and spreading thereof, so as to avoid wrecks or accidents and consequent loss of lives and property" (lines 11-16), including illustrations.
Date: August 13, 1918
Creator: Felton, Thomas W.
System: The Portal to Texas History