Canadian National – Plasser American 09-16 DYNA-CAT (Continuous Action Tamper) ~ CN #65106 (Note UofM logos) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1751 Hours – Kris Crawley

Canadian National – Plasser American 09-16 DYNA-CAT (Continuous Action Tamper) ~ CN #65106 (Note UofM logos) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1751 Hours – Kris Crawley

 

A railroad tamper, is a self-propelled, rail-mounted machine used to pack (or tamp) the track ballast under railway tracks to make the tracks and roadbed more durable and level.

 

Video of Plasser American 09-16 DYNA-CAT in action

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dqEiE7i9HA

 

Location: Imlay City, MI on the Canadian National Flint Subdivision formerly Grand Trunk Western RR ~ Maintenance took place in fall of 2020 program highlights included:

 

•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