Fish plates

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Early components used to bolt together short pieces of rail, creating gaps that produced the characteristic 'tat-tat' sound and contributed to wear and maintenance issues.

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Why Don’t Railroads Need Expansion Joints?

Why Don’t Railroads Need Expansion Joints?

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Early components used to bolt together short pieces of rail, creating gaps that produced the characteristic 'tat-tat' sound and contributed to wear and maintenance issues.