Inventors:
Anders L. U. Eriksson - Calgary, CA
Derek Firth - Coeur d'Alene ID
Rick W. Petersen - Spokane WA
John G. White - Spokane WA
Assignee:
CXT, Incorporated - Spokane WA
International Classification:
E01B 300, E01B 914, E01B 2104, E01B 3120
Abstract:
A road transportable concrete railroad long-line tie molding system is described in which a rigid horizontal metal stressing frame is assembled from transportable sub-frame segments. The sub-frame segments are releasably connected in axially aligned end-to-end relation, and include parallel longitudinal reaction members. In a preferred form, the sub-frame segments are convertible from inoperative transport conditions to extended operative conditions. Footings are provided along the stressing frame length to engage the sub-frame segments to releasably mount the sub-frame segments in axial alignment and stabilize the reaction members against lateral deflection during compressive loading. A plurality of conventional gang tie molds having upwardly open elongated mold cavities are releasably received in end-to-end alignment along the framework. A reinforcing wire anchor is provided on the sub-frame at the dead end of the framework and a tensioner is located at the live end of the framework.