I stand corrected! I went back and watched the whole video and you are correct. I have never seen one with a side ballast cleaner in front of a undercutter. Huge would be a correct statement as well.
it does cut under the ties. you must not have watched the whole video. its an frm 802 shoulder cutter, a ballast pick up machine , 2 mfs 60's and an rm 802 undercutter all connected and working together in one consist. all together its one giant undercutter.
How can this machine be classified as an undercutter when it does not undercut the ballast from under the ties? I would classify this machine as a side ballast cleaner.
it is 16 years old, i cant get parts for the computer system anymore because it is out of date. the machine would need a multi million dollar, year long overhaul and a brand new computer system and rewiring to keep it going for more than a short time.
Why must this be done, it seems pointless to me :/ Because you're removing the gravel, and then placing it back into its place. Why not use the under cutter, whilst the shoulders are exposed and adjust the track ?
NIce video!
Did you have a little too much coffee today ?
Looks like giant Dr. Suess contraption. Pretty cool
So THIS is why you can't find any decent chunks of coal or old railroad spikes along the tracks anymore...
But I loooovvveeeeee himmmmm
It is currently in Alliance NE. I was turning the wheels on it last night and will be again tonight.
I'm currently in alliance with it. I work on it.
These machines are amazing.. Thanks for sharing
This gang is going through Abo canyon east of Belen, NM right now. It is something to see.
I stand corrected! I went back and watched the whole video and you are correct. I have never seen one with a side ballast cleaner in front of a undercutter. Huge would be a correct statement as well.
it does cut under the ties. you must not have watched the whole video. its an frm 802 shoulder cutter, a ballast pick up machine , 2 mfs 60's and an rm 802 undercutter all connected and working together in one consist. all together its one giant undercutter.
How can this machine be classified as an undercutter when it does not undercut the ballast from under the ties? I would classify this machine as a side ballast cleaner.
Take a closer look at (9:40. Tell me that isn't removing ballast from underneath the ties and rail.
@@PacificNWRailfan Read my reply comment from 9 years ago!!!
about 1000 feet per hour faster but twice the size and a lot of maintenance
it is 16 years old, i cant get parts for the computer system anymore because it is out of date. the machine would need a multi million dollar, year long overhaul and a brand new computer system and rewiring to keep it going for more than a short time.
it is rusting to the rail in the BNSF yard in Gillette, WY.
yes it is UC-01.
Why must this be done, it seems pointless to me :/ Because you're removing the gravel, and then placing it back into its place. Why not use the under cutter, whilst the shoulders are exposed and adjust the track ?
Very cool!
This machine goes super fast! Nice!