Snow Clearance on Railways

Abstract The prevention of snow accumulation on the tracks of railways in Great Britain. Various methods of removal, once lines have been blocked, are discussed in the light of the comparatively small snowfalls in the British Isles.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Author: Wallace, W. K.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1949
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000010030
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000010030
Description
Summary:Abstract The prevention of snow accumulation on the tracks of railways in Great Britain. Various methods of removal, once lines have been blocked, are discussed in the light of the comparatively small snowfalls in the British Isles.