Back in the early 80's the B&M was rebuilding it's mainline and bought what was advertised as "work hardened" rail from ex EL lines. So it's likely those rails still see steel wheels. Gerry Babyok The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------ End of EL List Daily V3 #1748 *****************************