Tamping the sleepers on the ASCR

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Tamping the sleepers on the ASCR

Post by GAP » Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:45 am

Seven wooden sleepers replaced with concrete ones, after attaching to the rail the ballast was "tamped" under them to give a solid foundation.
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The "Tamper" in action view from the side
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View from the front
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Tynes raised in the move position
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Tynes lowered to tamping position
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