PACKING BALLAST UNDER THE RAILS

The ballast packing machine illustrated, designed by August Scheuchzer, is claimed to permit even packing without crushing the stones. It is carried on a four-wheel frame and is operated by a 45 h.p. petrol motor, with a four-speed gearbox providing forward and reverse speeds varying from 4 to 28 m.p.h. The packing device is a pair of vibrating tool frames, which is illustrated. The tool is automatic, and depends on the amount of resistance of the packed ballast to release the packing mechanism of the tool.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1939-9-15

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 373
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 71

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Maintenance of way; Technology; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Geographic Terms: Switzerland
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037865
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM