Recently while walking with my son along the tracks near my grandparents' former home (NYC then PC then CR now CSX) near Avon, IN we noticed some of the rails were stamped LACKAWANNA 1949. The rails were in good shape and this section of track (the spur that connects it to the former PRR to Chicago) sees moderate use. Assuming 1949 is indeed the year of manufacture - I can't imagine these rails have been in use that many years and still look to be in good shape. In fact. I remember walking these same tracks during the late Penn Central years and they were crooked as a a dog's hind leg - and now it's mostly straight/true welded rail. Is it possible they are still using rails that were made long ago - but placed in storage? If so I'm wondering how much of these old rail stockpiles still exist.
By the way, some of the tie plates were marked "R-1938-127-CU". Could those have been made in 1938 or do the markings mean something else?
I will try to attach two pictures I took.
Any info is appreciated!
By the way, some of the tie plates were marked "R-1938-127-CU". Could those have been made in 1938 or do the markings mean something else?
I will try to attach two pictures I took.
Any info is appreciated!
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