UNIT TAMPERS FOR PACKING SLEEPERS

The unit power tampers in use on the Missouri Pacific are described. As compared with multiple-tool power tampers, the advantage of the unit tamper is its portability. On the job the unit tampers are used chiefly for spot tamping, and in particular for picking up low joints and for tamping ties that have been renewed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1944-8-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 133
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 81

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Compaction; Maintenance of way; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Soil compaction; Subgrade (Pavements); Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037975
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM