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SUGGESTION FOR USING BARGE® CEMENT
Jack Parker 2003

July 24, 2003

ALL CVT USERS,

The latest method I have found for gluing rail to ties with "Barge" is as follows.

Thin the Barge 2-1 (2 MEK to 1 part Barge) in a small glass container - (old Floquil bottle).

Spread thinned Barge to base of rail and let dry. I let the rails dry hanging from a line with clothespins. The thinned Barge can also be applied to tie plates and be left to dry - or both used.

The rail is then positioned onto the tie plates and held while the Barge is reactivated with a small amount of MEK or lacquer thinner applied with a small paintbrush. The rail only needs to be held for a few seconds. I pre-bend the rail to the approximate radius on curves to make it easier to hold down. This system is very fast and clean.

The Barge, seems to like the MEK as it stays in suspension indefinitely. Different dilution's may also work. Let me know what you learn from your experiences.

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