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Railroad tracks do rust, and this is a major problem in some areas.
As the steel wheels of rail cars run over the rails a very small part is worn off due to the friction of steel moving across steel. The wheels of train polish the top of the rail to a shiny surface. On rail that see lots of traffic the rail doesn't have time to rust because of the constant polishing action of trains.
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Ideal material for railroad tracks Bridges?
Steel, light weight, stainless, sturdy, it will not rust and the lead to civilians dropping onto the tracks, or worse into the path of a train.
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Think about the brake disks on your car. If you get them wet, they rust. (wash your car and they will rust within the hour) The same is true with railroad tracks. The friction from the wheels grinds away any rust.
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