South Park rail

[Tim Schreiner]

I found this 3 ft section of rail approximately a mile west of Como nearly 30 years ago. It measures 3" high, and 3" at the base. Can someone tell me what weight rail this is?

[rdmstr]

Don't have my track stuff handy, but I think it is 40lb rail. keith

[Bill Uffelman]

Sounds like 30 pound but put it on a scale.

Bill Uffelman Ocean View DE 

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Date:Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 1:11 AM
Subject:South Park rail

I found this 3 ft section of rail approximately a mile west of Como nearly 30 years ago. It measures 3" high, and 3" at the base. Can someone tell me what weight rail this is?

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[Jeff Young]

30lb.  (40lb should be more like 3-1/2" x 3-1/2".)

[nedsn3]

30 lb. and if the base equals the height, then it's most likely an ASCE section. The exact measurement was once most likely 3 /8"x 31/8" , but it's obviously corroded and worn down to 3". Nice find. Ned

[Tim Schreiner]

I had always suspected that it was 30lb rail, but wasn't sure. I think about all the historic equipment that once traveled over this piece of rail.