Tamper with this, please

This article describes the importance of maintaining switch tamping equipment. Regular maintenance can extend the service life of this machinery, which is critical to freight and passenger transportation. Suppliers continue to seek ways to improve tamper efficiency, and the author describes some of the planned rollouts expected to meet future needs.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1586268
• Authors:
  • Bowen, Douglas John
• Publication Date: 2013-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 35-36
• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 214
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment maintenance; Maintenance practices; Switches (Railroads); Tamping
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01491535
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 3 2013 12:26PM