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N&W had about ten miles of a test application of 155 Lb. rail east and west of Webb, W. Va. on the Kenova District. Their normal standard at the time was 132 Lb. <br /> <br />The steam locomotive is going to pound the rail, whatever its length or weight. The heavier the rail, the better it will withstand the pounding. <br /> <br />The side of the engine that had the lead (the drivers being "quartered" - the piston on one side on dead center and the other side at mid-stroke - the piston on one side will therefore begin its stroke before the other, and is said to have the lead) will tend to pound the rail harder. <br /> <br />Most US engines had right-hand lead. Pennsy used mainly left-hand lead. <br /> <br />Old Timer
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