08-14-2016, 07:42 PM
(08-14-2016, 04:23 PM)jamincan Wrote: Ah, I see. I wasn't sure if it came up level with the rail and then compressed under the wheel flange when trains went over. I suppose such a system might be possible but it would probably greatly increase the risk of derailment.
Such a system is marked by a number of companies, all of whom claim that their system works just fine, no risk of derailment, no excessive maintenance issues. How it actually functions, I cannot say, but such a system was not adopted here.