A&K Railroad -- How To Order

A&K has designed this section as an aid in planning, selecting and ordering Rail and Trackage. Rail Sections are the standard A.S.C.E., A.R.E.A., and A.R.A. sections except where otherwise indicated.

How To Order Rail

To insure quick shipment of rail to your exact specifications, furnish the following information to A&K:

   A. Rail Section Identity
      1. Weight – lbs. per yard
      2. Section – A.S.C.E., A.R.A., A.R.E.A., etc.
   B. Length
   C. Drilling and Bolt Hole Size

Rail Section Identity
The weight and type of most rails can be identified by referring to the dimensional diagrams in this section.

If a special section is not listed or identifying the rail is difficult, simply place a piece of paper against the rail end and impress its outline into the paper by pressing against the rail edges. A&K can match or adapt rail to existing trackage with this information.

Rail Drilling
Important: Specify the following dimensions to correctly match existing trackage:

   A. Distance from end of rail, to center-line of first hole.
   B. Center-line of first hole, to center-line of second hole.
   C. Center-line of second hole, to center-line of third hole (where 6-hole bars are required).
   D. Diameter of bolt hole (or bolt size).
   E. Elevation of bolt hole (center-line of bolt hole above base) if rail is not a standard section.

How To Order Joint Bars

A&K maintains a complete inventory of Splice Bars, Full Toe Angle Bars, and Toeless Joint Bars in all sizes for most standard tee rail and crane rail sections.

Angle Bars and Splice Bars must be punched to match rail drilling accurately to insure proper rail alignment.

Please give A&K the following dimensions:
   D. Size of bolt hole (or bolt diameter).
   F. Center-line of first hole, to center-line of second hole.
   G. Center-line of second hole, to center-line of third hole.
   H. Distance between center-lines of two center holes.

Call an A&K Rail and Track Specialist if you encounter any problems in identifying your trackage or components. A&K’s experienced staff will assist you in the identification of your needs to assure prompt, economical delivery.