SYDNEY TRAMWAY MUSEUM TRAMWAY TRACK STANDARD MARCH 2016NOVEMBER 2019 SYDNEY TRAMWAY MUSEUM Document Control Record 1. Document Details: Name: Tramway track Standard Number STM6024 Version Number: 1.89 Document Status: Working Draft X Approved for Issue Archived Next Scheduled Review Date: 2. Version History: Version Number Date Reason/Comments 1.0 20/01/2007 Initial issue 1.1 09/01/2009 Changed Report title 1.2 09/07/2009 Added Tie Bar drawing 1.3 31/05/2010 Changes made to satisfy the 2009 ITSRR audit. 1.4 31/07/2010 Changes made to satisfy the 2009 ITSR audit. 1.5 03/09/2010 Updated Appendix D and other minor changes. 1.6 15/05/2011 Added the Pandrol Information as the RNP uses this equipment 1.7 21/8/2015 Added Loading gauge drawing and reference to STM6072 1.8 31/03/2016 Amended Distribution List format Better defining the sleeper standard (Good, Fair, Poor) by photos 1.9 21/11/2019 and description in Section 10.11. Approved by Signature & Date 3. Distribution List Position Date Location of Documents Rail Safety Manager Original held on GOOGLE secure Website STM WEB SITE Updated regularly and put onto the STM Web site. STM Office STM Office Computer STM Office STM Office cupboard STM6024 Tramway track Standard Page 2 of 55 Version 1.9 – 21/11/2019 SYDNEY TRAMWAY MUSEUM 1. Purpose To explain the various tramway track standards at the Sydney tramway Museum. Also the purpose of this document is to set down, in printed form, a history of the construction, operation and maintenance of the STM for the benefit of future generations called upon to further the aims of the society. 2. Scope This standard applies to the design, construction and maintenance of all tramway tracks installed by the Sydney Tramway Museum. 3. Responsibilities The Infrastructure staff at STM must follow these processes in this manual. 4. References This document is an update of the work done by W.M. Denham in 1994 whose work is noted with grateful appreciation. Also grateful assistance was given by Richard Clark, Chief Engineer for the Sydney Tramway Museum in confirming the engineering details given, and Robert Cowing, Construction Supervisor for the museum in confirming the construction methods outlined. STM6027 – Tramway Maintenance – Track and Structure Inspection Report STM6028 - Track Inspection procedure STM6033 - Occurrence Report STM6026 - Speed & Stopping Distance document 5. Definitions OIC Officer in Charge (on the day) STM Sydney Tramway Museum: the trading name of South Pacific Electric Railway Co- Operative Society Limited for tram activities, therefore references to STM. SPER South Pacific Electric Railway Co-Operative Society Limited The Board refers to the Board of Directors at STM Ins Inches Kg/m Kilograms per metre Km/h Kilo meters per hour Lbs Pounds (weight) lb/yd Pounds per yard m Metres NSWGT New South Wales Government Tramways STM6024 Tramway track Standard Page 3 of 55 Version 1.9 – 21/11/2019 SYDNEY TRAMWAY MUSEUM 6. Table of Contents 7. Preface............................................................................................................................6 8. Introduction....................................................................................................................7 8.3 Tramway Main Line................................................................................................8 8.4 Standards.................................................................................................................8 8.5 Minimum Standards...............................................................................................8 8.6 Tram Speeds...........................................................................................................8 9. Design...........................................................................................................................10 9.1 Track Layout..........................................................................................................10 9.2 Rail Joints...............................................................................................................10 9.3 Loops and Double Track.....................................................................................10 9.4 Track Centres........................................................................................................11 9.5 Structure Gauge....................................................................................................11 9.6 Curves....................................................................................................................11 Diagram: 1 SINGLE TRACK STRUCTURE GAUGE..........................................14 Diagram: 2 DOUBLE TRACK STRUCTURE GAUGE..........................................14 9.7 Superelevation......................................................................................................15 9.8 Grades....................................................................................................................15 10. Construction.................................................................................................................17 10.1 The Road Bed.......................................................................................................17 10.2 Track Standards – Generally..............................................................................17 10.2 Tram Track.............................................................................................................17 10.3 Tramway Rails.......................................................................................................18 10.4 Rail Foot Dimensions...........................................................................................18 10.5 Rail Stress Conditions..........................................................................................18 10.6 Handling Rails.......................................................................................................19 10.7 Main Line Rails......................................................................................................19 10.8 Used Rails..............................................................................................................19 10.9 Check Rails............................................................................................................19 10.10 Guard Rails............................................................................................................20 10.11 Sleepers.................................................................................................................20 10.12 Fastenings and Attachments..............................................................................20 10.13 Ballasted Track......................................................................................................21 10.14 Paved Track...........................................................................................................21 10.15 Points......................................................................................................................22 10.16 Points Pits..............................................................................................................22 10.17 Construction Standards.......................................................................................23 11 Maintenance.................................................................................................................28 11.1 Diagrammatic Layout...........................................................................................28 11.2 Check Sheets and Schedules.............................................................................28 11.3 Maintenance Standards.......................................................................................28 11.4 Track Maintenance Limits and Speed Restrictions.........................................28 11.5 Replacing Damaged and Worn Rails................................................................28 11.6 Track Inspection schedule – Generally.............................................................28 11.7 Sleeper Maintenance and Replacement...........................................................29 11.8 Poor Sleeper And Fasteners...............................................................................29 11.9 Prioritisation of Defects........................................................................................29 11.10 Notification, Imposition and Removal of Protection/Restriction Signs.........29 11.11 Type of Protection/Restriction Signs.................................................................30 11.12 Review of Technical Expertise...........................................................................30 APPENDIX A – INSPECTION REPORT SHEETS............................................................38 APPENDIX B – EXISTING TRACK..................................................................................39 STM6024 Tramway track Standard Page 4 of 55 Version 1.9 – 21/11/2019 SYDNEY TRAMWAY MUSEUM APPENDIX C – DETAILS OF TIE BAR............................................................................45 APPENDIX D - MAINTENANCE LIMITS FOR STRAIGHT AND CURVED TRAM TRACK ..............................................................................................................................46 APPENDIX E - N.S.W.G.T. RIGHT TURNOUT DRAWING...........................................48 APPENDIX F - LOADING GAUGE………………………………………...…………….49 APPENDIX G–