Discipline: Engineering (Track & Civil) Category: Specification – ARTC CoP

Supplementary Appendix to ARTC

Track & Civil Code of Practice

Mixed Gauge Track

ETF-00-01

Applicability
ARTC Network Wide Western Jurisdiction 9
New South Wales Victoria 9

Primary Source
Draft prepared following identified requirement/TCS-09

Document Status

Version Date Reviewed Prepared by Reviewed by Endorsed Approved

1.3 19 Jun 08 Standards & Track Standards Manager Exec Manager

Systems Engineer Standards Stds, Sys &
Performance
15/12/2008

Amendment Record

Version Date Reviewed Clause Description of Amendment

1.0 01 May 06 First issue

1.1 23 Oct 06 2.6.1, Reference to timber sleepers updated

2.8, App Text and referenced drawings altered to cover ARTC dual gauge
1 turnouts.

1.2 11 Apr 07 2.3, New Guard Rails section added

2.9.3 Additional description for Common Rail Change Over included
App 1 ARTC list of reference drawings updated

1.3 19 Jun 08 4.2.2 Added reference to new maintenance manual ETN-03-01

App 1 Added Additional Victorian drawing details

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Contents

Contents
1 Scope...................................................................................................... 3

2 General ................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Plain line.......................................................................................... 3
2.2 Rail types ........................................................................................ 3
2.3 Guard Rails ...................................................................................... 3
2.4 Rail orientation ................................................................................. 3
2.5 Rail lengths ...................................................................................... 3
2.6 Rail anchors ..................................................................................... 3
2.7 Sleepers and Fastenings .................................................................... 4
2.7.1 Sleepers ................................................................................ 4
2.7.2 Fastenings.............................................................................. 4
2.7.3 Inspection and Assessment (Timber Sleepers) ............................. 4
2.8 Ballast Depths and Shoulders ............................................................. 4
2.9 Mixed Gauge Points and Crossings....................................................... 4
2.9.1 Turnouts and Gauge Separations ............................................... 5
2.9.2 Diamonds............................................................................... 5
2.9.3 Common Rail Change Over ....................................................... 5

3 Rail Wear Limits...................................................................................... 5

4 Track Geometry ...................................................................................... 6

4.1 Design............................................................................................. 6
4.2 Inspection and Assessment ................................................................ 6
4.2.1 Plain Line ............................................................................... 6
4.2.2 Points and Crossings................................................................ 6

5 Clearances .............................................................................................. 6

6 Appendix 1 – Reference Drawings .......................................................... 7

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Scope

1 Scope
This document describes and specifies the requirements for mixed gauge track in the ARTC
network.

2 General

2.1 Plain line

This section describes the configurations that shall apply in plain line mixed gauge (broad
1600mm gauge and standard 1435mm gauge) track in main line and loop tracks.
Mixed gauge track is essentially the same as single gauge track up to top of sleeper level and
normally consists of 3 rails, one common rail and the others laid to 1435mm gauge and
1600mm gauge on the dual rail side.

2.2 Rail types

Mixed gauge track is preferably laid with AS 47 or 50kg rail or equivalent that affords adequate
room to apply fastenings between the dual rails.
53 or 60 kg rail may be used subject to:
• Using spacer blocks between the dual rails and applying fastenings to the outsides of the
rails.
• Creating enough room between the dual rails by planing material off the bottom flanges of
the rails.
• On dogspiked track where discrimination insulation between the rails is required, this can
be achieved by using specially planed dogspikes that can be driven between the dual rails.

2.3 Guard Rails

Guard rail configuration on dual gauge track should generally follow the recommendations as
specified in clause 1.1.6 Section 1 Rail of the ARTC Code of Practice, except that the working
face of the guard rail that comes into contact with derailed wheels, should be between 250mm
and 360mm in from the gauge faces of the common and standard gauge rails.
This must be located to keep derailed wheels on sleeper ends and to avoid rolling stock impacts
with structures.

2.4 Rail orientation

Plain line running rails are inclined at a nominal 1 in 20 towards the track centre, by the shape
of the applied baseplate.

2.5 Rail lengths

Rail is to be continuously welded when rerailing and laying new track for main line or loops.
Long or short welded rail, joined by fishplates may be used in sidings.

2.6 Rail anchors

Rail anchors are to be used on CWR, LWR and SWR track fastened with dogspikes. They shall be
fitted both sides and hard against the sleeper and applied from the outside of the dual rails.
Anchoring patterns shall be adjusted to suit site specific conditions so that the anchors are
effective.

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General

2.7 Sleepers and Fastenings

2.7.1 Sleepers
Dual gauge prestressed concrete sleepers are to be of an approved design (eg AN6) using
fastenings suitable for dual rails.
Timber sleepers for use in mixed gauge track shall conform to those specified in ETA-02-01
Timber Sleeper, Turnout and Bridge Transom Specification.

2.7.2 Fastenings
Resilient fastenings are the preferred fastening to be used to secure the rails, when rerailing on
timber sleepers and transoms.
Where resilient fastenings are to be used, pandrol or equivalent fastenings shall be used on
concrete sleepers and Rex-lok or equivalent shall be used on timber sleepers.
The fastenings to be used on the dual rail side shall be as follows:-
• On concrete sleepers – On the outside flanges standard pandrol or equivalent fastenings
are to be used. Between the dual rails hook in shoulders for pandrol or equivalent
fastenings are cast in the sleeper and the clips are applied on alternate sleepers to each
dual rail.
• On baseplated timber sleepers – Special dual rail baseplates to an ARTC approved design
(preferably cast iron to AS1085.3) are to be used. On the outside flanges standard Rex-lok
or equivalent fastenings are to be used. The fastening between the dual rails consists of a
screw spike, spring washer and spacer assembly.

2.7.3 Inspection and Assessment (Timber Sleepers)

Note that the effectiveness of the fastening between the dual rails depends on:
• The condition of the fastening assembly.
• The condition of the timber under the dual rail baseplate, which may be difficult to inspect.
During patrol and general inspections on mixed gauge track, inspectors should look for (in
addition to the tasks specified in Section 2 of the ARTC Track & Civil Code of Practice clauses
2.4.2 and 2.4.3), particularly on curves of up to 800m radius:
• Abnormal degradation of sleepers in the dual rail area.
• Loose and ineffective fastenings on the dual rail side, particularly between the rails.

2.8 Ballast Depths and Shoulders

As specified in Section 4 in the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice.

2.9 Mixed Gauge Points and Crossings

On the ARTC network there are two main areas with mixed gauge track i.e:
• From Dry Creek to Outer Harbor and from Gillman Junction to Port Flat in SA.
• From 1.6km near Spencer Street to West Footscray Junction, from Tottenham to Newport
and from North Geelong to Gheringhap in Victoria.
Mixed gauge assemblies shall conform to the reference drawings listed in appendix 1.

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Rail Wear Limits

2.9.1 Turnouts and Gauge Separations

The SAR/AN turnout designs use pivot heel switches, which incorporate very flat angle K
crossings to enable the broad gauge rail to carry it over the standard gauge rail where required
in mixed gauge turnouts. The V crossing angle is 1 in 8 on the broad gauge, and where required
double crossings are used. This type of mixed gauge turnout is also used in Victoria for some
installations in 47 kg rail.
The Victorian turnout designs are not fully mixed and incorporated transfers or fixed points and
are manufactured in 53 and 60kg rail. The fixed points require maintenance to tight tolerances.
The fixed points are not preferred in main line and are being replaced with switch blades.
ARTC has developed more robust designs based on the SAR/AN design, both for turnouts and
gauge separations, utilising 50kg head hardened rail and concrete bearers. These turnouts are
used for new installations and will supersede the older types.

2.9.2 Diamonds
Mixed gauge diamonds where a dual gauge track crosses a single gauge track should be avoided
wherever possible as they are costly to maintain and are only suitable for slow speeds. Because
of the high impacts caused by the double vee and k crossings they should be laid on timber
bearers.
Diamonds where a broad gauge track crosses a standard gauge track are satisfactory in service
as long as they are assembled correctly. They are preferably laid on concrete bearers.

2.9.3 Common Rail Change Over

Common rail change overs either consist of:
• Two fixed points laid opposite each other. (This type shall only be used in exceptional
circumstances)
• Two interlocked switch rails laid on nominally straight track approximately 9800mm apart.

3 Rail Wear Limits

As specified in Section 1 of the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice and General Appendix to
ARTC Track & Civil Code of Practice Rail ETG-01-01.

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Track Geometry

4 Track Geometry

4.1 Design
As specified in Section 5, clause 5.1 in the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice. The standard
gauge alignment shall be the reference for design. The parameters and limits for plain line
design shall be as for the typical limits in Table 5.2A, with the exception of common rail change
overs.

4.2 Inspection and Assessment

4.2.1 Plain Line

Track geometry as specified in Section 5 clause 5.4 in the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice.
The tolerances for the broad gauge rail shall be as specified in clause 5.4.

4.2.2 Points and Crossings

Generally in line with Section 3 clause 3.4 in the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice, except:-
• Where the designed dimensional limits differ from standard gauge assemblies.
• At fixed points (transfers).
Refer to ARTC maintenance manual ETN-03-01 for maintenance details of the AN dual gauge
turnouts and gauge separations.

5 Clearances
Clearances to structures and/or other tracks shall be measured or calculated relative to the
track centres of the two gauges.

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Appendix 1 – Reference Drawings

6 Appendix 1 – Reference Drawings

Drawing No Title

AN type Assemblies

W110 Gauge separators & mixed gauge diamonds (shows configurations)

W111 1600 & 1435 gauge mixed gauge leads (shows configurations)

W33021 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on right, 1600g LH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33022 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on left, 1600g RH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33023 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on right, 1435g RH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33024 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on left, 1435g LH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33025 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on right, 1435g LH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33026 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on left, 1435g RH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33027 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on right, 1600g RH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33028 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges straight, common rail on left, 1600g LH
turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33029 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges, common rail on right, LH turnout, 4571mm
switch, 47kg 1 in 8

W33030 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges, common rail on left, RH turnout, 4571mm
switch, 47kg 1 in 8

W33031 M G lead assembly 1600 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435 & 1600gauges,
RH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33032 M G lead assembly 1600 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1435 & 1600gauges,
LH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33033 M G lead assembly 1435 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435 & 1600gauges,
LH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33034 M G lead assembly 1435 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1435 & 1600gauges,
RH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33035 M G lead assembly 1435 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435 & 1600gauges,
RH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33036 M G lead assembly 1435 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1435 & 1600gauges,
LH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33037 M G lead assembly 1600 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435 & 1600gauges,
LH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33038 M G lead assembly 1600 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1435 & 1600gauges,
RH turnout, 4571mm switch, 47kg

W33039 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges, common rail on right, RH turnout,
4571mm switch, 47kg 1 in 8

W33040 M G lead assembly 1600 & 1435 gauges, common rail on left, LH turnout, 4571mm
switch, 47kg 1 in 8

W33062 M G lead assembly 1600 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435g RH turnout,
4571mm switch, 47kg 1 in 8.466

W33064 M G lead assembly 1435 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1600g LH turnout,
4571mm switch, 47kg 1 in 8.466

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Drawing No Title

W33082 Gauge separator 1435 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1600g RH turnout, 47kg
1 in 8

W33084 Gauge separator 1600 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435g LH turnout,
47kg 1 in 8

W33086 Gauge separator 1600 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1435g RH turnout, 47kg
1 in 8

W33087 Gauge separator 1435 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1600g RH turnout,
47kg 1 in 8

W33088 Gauge separator 1435 gauge straight, common rail on left, 1600g LH turnout, 47kg
1 in 8

W33089 Gauge separator 1600 gauge straight, common rail on right, 1435g RH turnout,
47kg 1 in 8

W35503 1 in 8 mixed gauge diamond 1435g over 1600g, 53kg, rbm crossings, (Type D1)

W35503 1 in 8 mixed gauge diamond 1435g over 1600g, 53kg, rbm crossings, (Type D3,
opposite hand to type D1)

W35504 1 in 8 mixed gauge diamond 1600 & 1435gauges over 1600g, 53kg, (Type D4)

W35506 1 in 8 mixed gauge diamond 1435g over 1600 & 1435gauges, 53kg,

W35507 1 in 6 mixed gauge diamond 1600g over 1600 & 1435gauges, 53kg, (Type D6)

W35508 1 in 4 mixed gauge diamond 1600g over 1600 & 1435gauges, 53kg, (Type D9)

W35509 1 in 6 mixed gauge diamond 1435g over 1600 & 1435gauges, 53kg, (Type D7)

W35510 1 in 8 mixed gauge diamond 1600g over 1600 & 1435gauges, 53kg, (Type D10)

W35511 1 in 4 mixed gauge diamond 1600g over 1435g, 53kg, (Type D5)

W35516 1 in 8 mixed gauge diamond 1435g over 1600g, 60kg

W39104 LH & RH fixed point common rail change over assembly, 1600/1435 gauges, 1600g
straight, 47kg

W39105 LH & RH fixed point common rail change over assembly, 1600/1435 gauges, 1435g
straight, 47kg

ARTCS0060075 Mixed gauge lead assembly modified type 33, 1435mm gauge, common rail on right
1435 and 1600mm gauge LH turnout, 6095 fh switches, 47 kg rail

Victorian Types

760-41 Third rail fixed point turnout rail bound assembly RH

110-42 4’-8 ½” turnouts, transfers & 5’-3” turnout off mixed gauge

228-42 5’-3” turnout off mixed gauge TR2 LH 94 AS

445-43 Mixed gauge diamond layouts Nos 7.52 B & 7.52 C

420-49 Mixed gauge diamond No 7.52 D installation plan

1017-60 Third rail, fixed points, 5’-3” turning out, 107 AS

1089-60 Third rail, fixed points, 4’-8 ½” turning out, 107 AS

1090-60 Third rail, 4’-8 ½” transfer, 94AS

1122-60 5’-3” turnout off mixed gauge TR2 RH 94 AS

1123-60 4’-8 ½” turnout off mixed gauge TR2 LH 94 AS

1133-60 Third rail turnouts off mixed gauge TR2 & TR3, 94AS

430-61 Third rail fixed point turnouts, gauge & offset diagrams

518-61 Third rail fixed point turnouts TR1 & TR4 No 7.52 107AS

605-63 Third rail special points, 4’-8 ½” turning out TR12 LH 107AS

743-63 Third rail, 4’-8 ½” turnout off mixed gauge, TR12 LH 94 & 107AS

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Drawing No Title

93-88 Mixed gauge double Junction, 60kg relay West Footscray

201-89 Third rail 1435mm transfer /TR6 & 7 /53kg

317-89 Twin guard Rail Assembly for mixed gauge crossing work /TR11 /53kg

238-90 Third rail transfer /TR2 points /53kg

239-90 Third rail transfer /Spreaders for TR2 points /53kg

2085-93 Turnout /TR4 /No8.7 /53kg

2092-93 Third rail fixed points 1435 turning out TR15-53kg

10-94 Turnout /TR15 /No15A /53kg

22-94 Turnout /TR4 /No7.52 /53kg

334-94 Third rail fixed points 1435 turning out TR1-53kg

335-94 Turnout /TR1 /No8.7 /53kg

122-95 Turnout /TR1 /No7.52 /53kg

340-95 Unplated Turnout /TR1 /No8.7 /53kg

398-95 Unplated Turnout /TR4 /No8.7 /53kg

337-99 General layout – Mixed Gauge Diamonds 7.52A & 7.52B /RBM / 60kg Concrete
bearers

Additional Victorian Types

A1B14715D 1 in 7.52 Dual Gauge Switch Assembly Type 82 configuration, Broad gauge RH
turnout 1435mm Gauge straight common rail on left, 1600mm & 1435 mm Gauge
53kg

A1B14716D 1 in 7.52 Dual Gauge Switch Assembly Type 82A configuration, Broad Gauge LH
turnout, 1435 Gauge straight common rail on right , 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge

A1B14717D 1 in 7.52 Dual Gauge Switch Assembly Type 84 configuration, Broad Gauge
straight, 1435 Gauge LH turnout common rail on left, 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge

ARTC Types

ARTCS107008000 Standard 50kg dual gauge turnouts and gauge separation (shows configurations)

Turnouts

ARTCS1060001000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 29 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060007000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 30 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060019000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 40 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060013000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 39 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

Gauge Separators

ARTCS1060154000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 24 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060159000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 27 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060164000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 28 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060169000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 34 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060174000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 82 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

ARTCS1060179000 1 in 8 Dual Gauge Lead Assembly Type 82A 1600mm & 1435mm Gauge, 50kg

VAE12531 Gauge separator 1435 g straight, common rail on right, 1600g RH turnout, 250m
radius, 60kg 1 in 9 (Type 87)

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