The concrete ties are about 1,000 pounds each compared to about 200 for wood ties. Amtrak says the concrete ties in this region are expected to last 60 years compared to 25 years for wood ties. This $122 million project is installing 113,000 concrete ties and cleaning/renewing 226,500 feet of gravel ballast on 43 miles of track between Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pa
It is about time the American railroad gets proper track maintenance trains like the other countries received them. Now, Amtrak is trying to restore the spirit of American railroading. I hope the other railroads will continue in that rail jamboree.
I actually helped build these for Tamper Industries back in the early 70's before Amtrak bought them out and took over. We had test tracks on the property that we tested them on and would have big company picnics when we completed them so our families could come out and see what we built there. Only they were a bright yellow back then.
That may be no problem because the machines are doing the grunt work. The track maintainers are there to assure that the slippers, rails, and track parts are assembled into proper place. Otherwise, consider it "error omission."
Awesome video, thank you.. At the 14:44 minute mark, the cooler is the same as the one our dad got in the early 70’s, same color, still have and using it in the trunk of the car for keeping cold food from grocery store to home or anything else 😂
Slow evolution: Finally oak sleepers give way to concrete. More durable, more noise. In Japan they have interesting rubber bedding in noise sensitive areas but of course only on passenger trains.
Hallo der Vorstand von Amtrak sollte dieses Jahr mal nach Deutschland fliegen und sich die Messe InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin vom 24.09.2024-27.09.2024 anschauen mit dem Ausstellungsschwerpunkt Schienenverkehrstechnik von Neuheiten Innovative Komponenten Fahrzeuge und Systemen.Diese Maschine im Video ist Uralt und sollte SOFORT von einer Neuen Innovativen Maschine ersetzt werden.
Solte gewiss, aber ob der Vorstand das auch bezahlen will? Geht doch von den Dividenden der Aktionäre ab... Und Plasser & Theurer sind keine Billigware...
The concrete ties are about 1,000 pounds each compared to about 200 for wood ties. Amtrak says the concrete ties in this region are expected to last 60 years compared to 25 years for wood ties. This $122 million project is installing 113,000 concrete ties and cleaning/renewing 226,500 feet of gravel ballast on 43 miles of track between Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pa
So many standing around, visibly doing nothing. Yep, that's Amerika.
It is about time the American railroad gets proper track maintenance trains like the other countries received them. Now, Amtrak is trying to restore the spirit of American railroading. I hope the other railroads will continue in that rail jamboree.
Awesome machine . Back in the 70s I watched one with the under cutter option and man what a machine . Thanks for posting this video .
You are most welcome and your comment is appreciated
I actually helped build these for Tamper Industries back in the early 70's before Amtrak bought them out and took over. We had test tracks on the property that we tested them on and would have big company picnics when we completed them so our families could come out and see what we built there. Only they were a bright yellow back then.
Great story, thank you James for sharing
That may be no problem because the machines are doing the grunt work. The track maintainers are there to assure that the slippers, rails, and track parts are assembled into proper place. Otherwise, consider it "error omission."
@@captainkeyboard1007 What does this have to do with my post? Why are you posting this on my comment?
What a contraption!
It sure is
Awesome video, thank you.. At the 14:44 minute mark, the cooler is the same as the one our dad got in the early 70’s, same color, still have and using it in the trunk of the car for keeping cold food from grocery store to home or anything else 😂
Great story, if it works why change anything?!
Slow evolution: Finally oak sleepers give way to concrete. More durable, more noise. In Japan they have interesting rubber bedding in noise sensitive areas but of course only on passenger trains.
they have been doing this since 1982.
Hallo der Vorstand von Amtrak sollte dieses Jahr mal nach Deutschland fliegen und sich die Messe InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin vom 24.09.2024-27.09.2024 anschauen mit dem Ausstellungsschwerpunkt Schienenverkehrstechnik von Neuheiten Innovative Komponenten Fahrzeuge und Systemen.Diese Maschine im Video ist Uralt und sollte SOFORT von einer Neuen Innovativen Maschine ersetzt werden.
Solte gewiss, aber ob der Vorstand das auch bezahlen will? Geht doch von den Dividenden der Aktionäre ab... Und Plasser & Theurer sind keine Billigware...
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Two miles of new track per hour...?
Their machine is called P-811? Any chance this is the old UP one?
That machine was a good idea….50 YEARS AGO !!!
The U.S. used to be running at the forefront of industry.
Now it’s a complete joke.
Notice they have the windows covered, so you can’t see them sleeping.