CSX BST201501
Date:
9/14/2016
Location:
Barberton, OH
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76
Collection Of:
Fred Stuckmann
Rolling Stock:
CSX BST201501 (MofW Equipment)
Author:
Fred Stuckmann
Picture Categories: Action
This picture is part of album:
CSX track gang Vol. 7 a final look.
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bernie moening
General
ballast machine
10/11/2016 6:26:25 AM
Gregg Staley
General
Great shot of this beast. I saw it for the first time when I caught the parade. This is actually used for Track Stabilization. It basically vibrates and settles the roadbed via the rail. (As opposed to a tamper which has vibrating prongs that go into the ballast)
10/11/2016 8:46:13 PM
Fred Stuckmann
General
Cool, thanks for the insight sir.
10/11/2016 10:14:30 PM
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