A film giving instruction in the normal maintenance tasks which have to be performed by a permanent-way gang of four men. It shows how all types of fastening on both bullhead and flatbottomed track are maintained; details the maintenance of rail joints; shows how 'hanging' sleepers should be repacked, and deals with the preservation of correct cant and alignment on curves.

• DirectorC. David Lochner
• Release2 January 1952
• GenreDocumentary
• Duration0h 32m
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  British Transport Films