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Extreme heat can cause metal to expand, buckling track
By Kenny Rogers Sep 03, 2017 Estimated 1 minute read

Extreme heat can cause metal to expand, buckling track. Source: http://pathsoflight.us/musing/

Temperature can have dramatic effects on railroad tracks when the metal in the rail expands or contracts, having the potential to cause the track to buckle or separate. Because of this, knowing the Rail Neutral Temperature is essential.