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.
Tie renewals made with machine 'package'
Ry Track Structures
Railway Track and Structures ; 59 , n 12
1963
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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