MIAMI METRO REACHES DOWN AND UNDER

Miami Metro has developed work equipment which mades possible the more effective inspection, maintenance and repair of aerial structures. A Plasser PMC-30 maintenance car has been fitted with a basket-equipped Trasin hydraulic crane that has reach sufficient to inspect the bottoms of both girders of a double-track aerial structure. The car is fitted with equipment to assure stability while using the crane and with hose reels, air compressor and electric generator. The diesel-powered unit can also be used to pull strings of revenue cars, even on grades, when necessary.

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• Publication Date: 1985-5

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 57-58
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Elevated structures; Inspection; Maintenance equipment; Maintenance practices; Rapid transit; Repairing
• Identifier Terms: Miami-Dade Transit
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance vehicles; Repairs
• Geographic Terms: Miami (Florida)
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399827
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1985 12:00AM