Methods for construction of slab track railroads
(10) US 2012/0043698 A1
(22) Aug. 18, 2011
(43) Feb. 23, 2012
(57) A method for construction of a concrete platform for use in slab track railroads, comprising supporting a tie plate and rail on a concrete form for casting the concrete platform. The concrete form includes a horizontal form positioned below the tie plate, that supports a cast in place fastener system that is imbedded in the surface of the concrete platform and secures the tie plate to the concrete platform. The horizontal form comprises a removable or sacrificial insert that is cast into the surface of the concrete platfonn....
