Why Are Rails Shaped Like That?- YouTube

https://youtu.be/Nteyw40i9So?si=Zh5YIu8UgpBbEjnb

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Luter@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Why?

hitwright@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2y

To hande the weight of the cargo. To allow the train to turn without a differential. And to minimize wear and tear for as long as possible.

stilgar@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 2y

This was FAR more interesting then it has any right to be, one of Grady's best videos IMO.