How are trains put on tracks or removed from them?

Generally locomotives and railroad cars are built in a facility that has tracks in the shop, and they are placed on the tracks during the construction process. After that, they are generally repaired and maintained in shops with railroad tracks, while still on the tracks. read more

After that, they are generally repaired and maintained in shops with railroad tracks, while still on the tracks. With very few exceptions, they are only removed from the tracks by the laws of physics, in accidents. read more

Because there are few joints, this form of track is very strong, gives a smooth ride, and needs less maintenance; trains can travel on it at higher speeds and with less friction. Welded rails are more expensive to lay than jointed tracks, but have much lower maintenance costs. read more

I took the track apart and soaked the rails, ties and pins for about an hour. I used a toothbrush to loosen up the solution and then rinsed with clean water through the rails and you could see the rusty solution run off. read more