A Possible Replacement for the #54 Ballast Tamper?

[edw]

Do you think Lionel will be modeling this ballast tamper any time soon?

This baby removes the old ties, inserts new concrete ties, re-attaches the original rails, and adds new ballast, all in one continuous operation.

http://videosift.com/video/Track-Renewal-Train

 

[Train-O]

edw, This is a very interesting and enjoyable video of these modern RR. machines. Thank you, Ralph

[Hudson#685]

edw,

Thanks, I have never seen anything like that before.

John