Oil Sprinkling on Railway Roadbeds

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Aug 9, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 32.

Oil Sprinkling on Railway Roadbeds

The Pennsylvania Railway Company are sprinkling their road-bed with oil, oiling from the center of the road-bed eight feet on either side, the rails themselves being completely protected. It is said to be much superior to water in eliminating dust, thus saving wear in cars, protecting freight from dust, and adding to the comfort of passengers. There is also said to be less danger of washout, the water running over the oiled surface. The New York Central begins experiments with ten miles of dusty track, upon which, as the first experiment, 18,000 gallons of oil will be sprinkled.