What do Check Rails Do on the Railway? Why Railway Engineers Install Them?

🚆 Ever noticed those extra rails next to the main tracks? They're called check rails, and they're crucial for railway safety!

🛤️ In this video, we explore the unsung heroes of tight curves and complex track switches. Learn what check rails are, where they're found, and how they prevent derailments by controlling wheel movement and protecting track components. Discover the importance of check gauge, flange way gaps, and the special role check rails play in Switches & Crossings (S&C) and tight radius curves.

🔄 Understand how they help manage high angles of attack and maintain safe travel.

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Video Chapter's:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What is a check rail?
02:22 - Check rails within Switches and Crossings
03:31 - Check rails on tight radius curves
05:21 - Summary

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