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Tamping machine

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:38 pm
by martyn williams
Took a photo of this machine as it had an extra " device " glued to its frame.
I thought I was seeing things :lol:
Martyn

Re: Tamping machine

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:28 pm
by gah1950
hello martyn,
looks like the end of that spare pin is worn :lol: .

Re: Tamping machine

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:09 pm
by martyn williams
I think they used it in their lunch break. Funny lot those Network rail boys :lol:

Re: Tamping machine

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:44 pm
by Renaultman
Thats how you put cant or super elevation on curved track. That extra devise helps vibrate one side more than the other and gives you the required lean on curved track. Hope I've explained it.

Re: Tamping machine

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:45 pm
by martyn williams
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Tamping machine

Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:46 am
by cranky the crane
If you need any of them spare parts mate the wife has lots in stock lol