Canadian National – (2000’s Era) Racine (DAS) Dual Anchor Spreader ~ CN #64069 (Front 3-4) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1745 Hours – Kris Crawley

Canadian National – (2000’s Era) Racine (DAS) Dual Anchor Spreader ~ CN #64069 (Front 3-4) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1745 Hours – Kris Crawley

 

The Racine (DAS) Dual Anchor Spreader is used to move the anchors so a new tie can fit between them. Video of this machine in action below.

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue7W9IAhWTU

 

Location: Imlay City, MI on the Canadian National Flint Subdivision formerly Grand Trunk Western RR ~ Fall 2020 Flint Sub maintenance of way blitz highlights include:

 

•Replacement of approximately 5 miles of rail

•Installation of over 105,000 new railroad ties

•Rebuilds of 24 road crossing surfaces

•Maintenance work on of bridges, level crossings,

culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure

 

Done