Fishplates?

I guess as it worked nobody cared much.
Brian

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I was idly looking at the track as a steam loco went over a joint and
wondered why the joints in the track are not supported in some way by a
sleeper (and chair) arrangement. The cantilevered unsupported ends place
an
incredible load on the strips of metal and bolts.
I realise the problem has gone away now - but has anyone any observations?