Tie renewal technique is described that uses machines consisting of Model C Hydraulic Spike Puller, Tie-Axe which chops ties into 3 pieces to facilitate their removal from track, and recently developed Nordberg Scarifier-Inserter; different procedure was tested in which new ties were cross-tamped with shovels to bring them up against base of rail; Scarifier-Inserter uses 2 bulldozer-type blades for cutting and shaping tie bed.


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    Title :

    Tie renewals made with machine 'package'


    Additional title:

    Ry Track Structures


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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