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Pulling out ties to be Replaced. NJTR TX 802 & NJTR TH 317 BOTH NEW TO RRPA, |
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A 70-300mm zoom lens shot of NJTR TX 802 on the east side of Holland Avenue grade and NJTR TH 317 behind the first machine. NJTR TX 802 is a tie extractor made by Nordco . NJTR TH 317 (Knox Kershaw) is crane with a s all cart attached for picking up old ties. Last photo posted More photos will be added periodically. NOTE Sept 25,2022 both NJTR TX 802 and NJTR TH317 reentered and both are new to rrpa. s |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/11/2022 7:07:03 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
NJTR TX 802 and NJTR TH 317 |
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A 70-300mm zoom lens shot of NJTR TX 802 and NJTR TH 317 TH=, tie handler, behind it (boom seen to the right side in this photo and old rr ties) NJTR TX 802 is a Tie Remover/ Inserter manufactured by Nordco and it can remove or insert ties from either side of the tracks. https://www.nordco.com/Products/roadway Work Equipment.ht, These two machines are not near the Holland Avenue crossing, east of it. |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:04:22 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Puulin' Out Old Ties and replace with New Ones |
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Another 70-300mm zoom lens shot of NJTR TX 802 at work, its one claw can be seen to the right in this photo, and boom of NJTR TH 317 is picking up an old removed tie. NJTR= New Jersey Transit Rail. NJ Transit also operates buses throughout NJ |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:05:55 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Continuing Removing Old Ties |
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A thrid 70-300mm zoom lens shot of NJTR TX 802 removing an old tie. Its hydraulic claw i svisible to the rigt in this photo and boom of NJTR TH 317 is picking up another removed tie to place on the tie cart behind it. The Tie Handler is manufactured by Knox Kershaw. |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:07:08 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Watching the Progress |
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A view of NJTR TX 802 and NJTR TH 317 just east (south) of the Holland Avenue grade, partially seen here. Two NJ Transit rail employees are watching the work. I spoke with both of them , and they are very nice. I want to thank the NJT rail crew here . New ties are seen in from to the relay cabinet and behind it. This crossing wil be flagged allowing the M of W equipment to cross and continue working. |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:07:53 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Head on View of NJTR TX 802 |
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A hed on shot of NJTR TX 802 adn will approach this grade shortly old ties can be seen both sides of this machine closest to the tracks. NJT Rail employees continue watching the progress. This is a continuation shot from the previous picture. |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
A lot More Work To Do |
| Description: |
70-300mm zoom lens shot of NJTR TX 802 removing an tie (right side) of picture. NJTR TH 317 picking up a tie that has been removed. New ties next to relay cabinet. Part of Holland Avenue grade visible |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:10:04 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Lifting the Rail and Removing Ties. |
| Description: |
NJTR TX 802 is lifting part of the rail (left side of photo and orange mark to remove an old tie. NJTR TH 317 and other NJTR Maintenance of Way equipment seen in background . |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:11:04 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
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Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
More Old ties To Remove |
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A continuation shot from the pervious one of NJTR TX 802 lifting the rail enough to remove a tie to be replaced with a new one. A worker follows behind TX 802, NJTR TH 317 continues picking up old ties . |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:13:20 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Getting Ready to Protect the Grade |
| Description: |
NJTR TX 802, hydraulic claw ( left side of photo NJTR worker is wearing the orange shirt ) a tie has been removed. They will flag this crossing to allow TX 802 and TH 317 to cross. A few more ties to remove before crossing the grade. |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:14:30 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Ready to Cross the Grade |
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NJTR TX 802 and NJTR TH 317 are ready to cross the Holland Avenue grade which will be protected by two workers on both side of the machine |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:18:01 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
"NJTR TX 802 Profile Shot" |
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A profile shot of NJTR TX 802 on the Holland avenue grade and moving to the station side of the tracks |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:18:53 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Removing an Old Tie |
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A close up shot of NJTR TX 802 removing an old tie. the station platform can be seen seen here. There wasn't enough room on the platform side to remove the ties , they were removed on the left side |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:20:10 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
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Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Close Up of Old RR tie Being Removed. I am behind the guard rail seen here. |
| Description: |
A second shot of NJTR TX 802 removing an old tie . NJTR TH 317 in the background picking ties that have been removed |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:20:59 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
| Author: |
Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Tie Removal Made Easy |
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Another continuation shot showing an old tie getting removed. It doesn't take long to do this. |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:23:36 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
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Steve Coraggio |
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| Title: |
Ties Come Out Easily |
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Another close up shot showing an old getting removed, lift the rails slightly, and pull. Hydraulic power definitely helps . |
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8/18/2022 Upload Date: 9/17/2022 3:25:33 PM |
| Location: |
Peapack and Gladston, NJ |
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Steve Coraggio |
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