Talk:RIP track

RIP track definition question
The Wiki article describes the acronym for RIP track as standing for "Repair in Place". From my sources, the term RIP stood for "Repair, Inspect, Paint". Would like to find earlier source material that can help settle the argument. "Repair, Inspect, Paint" is at least used by a significant Class I railroad at thier backshop which has been around since the turn of the 20th century. I think both have thier merits and origins, but would like to see some thoughts on the matter. 208.67.171.64 (talk) 13:48, 15 December 2022 (UTC)


 * We can also simply state in the article that both names are used in various sources, much as how a rail yard can be known as a "classification yard" or a "marshalling yard". I'm personally more familiar with the term "Repair In Place" but I don't doubt other names are in use. Trainsandotherthings (talk) 14:06, 15 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Although i’m more familiar with “Repair In Place” If you’ve got the source I don’t see why we can’t state other acronyms for RIP in the article seeing as that’s also done for marshaling yard and classification yard. if you’ve got a possible link for the source I will add it to the article as soon as possible. ThatArmyDude (talk) 13:05, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

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 * On the 'RIP' tracks (Repair In Place), an Illinois Central employee jacks up a gondola to swap out a truck during November, 1942. Jack Delano photo.jpg

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 * On the 'RIP' tracks (Repair In Place), an Illinois Central employee jacks up a gondola to swap out a truck during November, 1942. Jack Delano photo.jpg