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Railroad-Tie
Patent for a metallic tie and fastener designed to replace the wooden tie that was in general use. The purpose of this railroad tie is to secure the rail (preventing spreading) and and to prevent lateral moment (creeping) of the rail when the train is passing over.
Date:
July 5, 1921
Creator:
Jones, Charles James
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