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Rail welding

Thermite welding is used to join rails together in the field. Everything comes in a kit, with packing up around the joint, then the crucible or pot put above the joint, and lit up. Molten metal flows out the bottom, which is left to cool. The packing is removed, and then the joint is ground smooth.

Another thermit weld

November 11, 2007 12:03 PM

Clean up

November 11, 2007 11:28 AM

Molten metal flows

November 11, 2007 11:27 AM

Lighting up the thermit

November 11, 2007 11:27 AM

Grinding the rail weld at South Geelong

February 05, 2006 16:00 PM

Track welding at South Geelong

February 05, 2006 15:40 PM

Track welding at South Geelong

February 05, 2006 15:40 PM

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