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Why Are Rails Shaped Like That?- YouTube (youtu.be)
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[–] Luter@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Why?

[–] hitwright@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

To hande the weight of the cargo. To allow the train to turn without a differential. And to minimize wear and tear for as long as possible.

[–] stilgar@infosec.pub 2 points 11 months ago

This was FAR more interesting then it has any right to be, one of Grady's best videos IMO.