Earthquake Damage to Railroads

W. G. Byers Collection: 1968 New Zealand

Thumbnail Image Image-B1651 Grouted cracks in column, TranzRail Bridge 99 Stillwater-Westport line.
Thumbnail Image Image-B1652 Grouted cracks in cap, TranzRail Bridge 99 Stillwater-Westport Line.
Thumbnail Image Image-B1653 Timber helper bent, TranzRail Bridge 99 Stillwater-Westport Line.
Thumbnail Image Image-B1654 TranzRail Bridge 99 Stillwater-Westport Line.
Thumbnail Image Image-B1655 Bridge 86 Stillwater-Westport Line at landing. Left: Movement of deck system relative to rails. Rt: Pier 5. Buckling of truss bottom chord reducing chord length by 6 inches.

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