Rail grinding
17th August 2021
During another regular maintenance check, the gap between the rail and the rubbing face of the check (rear side of the check rail) was found to have been reduced due to rail lipping. The lip had to be removed to increase the gap to ensure trains are safely able to travel over this set of switch and crossing.
The purpose of a check rail is to guide the train wheel to the correct side of the crossing in order to guide the train on to another line.
Reviews
- Sights and smells - Cannot beat the smell and sound of a steam locomotive, a very scenic ride firstly along the beach, then along the river Dart. A couple of hours in Dartmouth then all aboard for trip back.
- Great family fun - It was brilliant with our 2yo - she was so excited to see the trains and the view along the journey was beautiful. The commentary on the boat was well delivered. Would highly recommend!
- Agatha Christie country - The ride on the train is beautiful right along the coast & Dart valley. You can also take your well behaved dog. I would highly recommend this excursion, we go every time that we are in Devon, it is not to be missed.