QUOTE: Originally posted by Bongo Boy Thanks Bob. I've run up against the index of magazines several times on all kinds of topics, but I just don't get it. I find the info about the magazine issues, etc., but there seems to be no info at all about how to find the magazine itself It sort of seems like being told that something exciting exists, but not being told where to find it. What am I missing?
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bongo Boy Please forgive me as I work through my current fascination with tie plates. I wonder if anyone has run across some authoritative info on such things as: a) about when did tie plate usage become routine in the US? b) about when did single- and double-flanges get introduced? c) about when did tie plate design include the rail canting feature? The context here for me is limited to 'traditional' spike plates as opposed to other plates using clips, etc. I think I've done my Google searches on this and found nothing, so therefore I naturally feel I've exhausted all possible avenues of research. [:D]