MORE TRACK TIME FOR TIE RENEWALS

Described is a tie remover-inserter that can run both off and on track. The machine has a telescoping boom that is part of the removal/inserting mechanism and is based on a specially modified John Deere 510C four-wheel drive backhoe/loader for offtrack mobility. It can transfer ties to and from the rail in six to seven minutes replacing worn ties at a rate of up to 120 ties per hour.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: https://www.library.northwestern.edu/find-borrow-request/requests-interlibrary-loan/lending-institutions.html
• Publication Date: 1989-10

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 32
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment replacement; Maintenance of way; Performance; Productivity; Railroad ties
• Uncontrolled Terms: Removal; Replacement
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00489841
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1989 12:00AM