Canadian National – Nordco (SP2R) Spike Puller Two Rail ~ CN #668-14 (Side) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1746 Hours – Kris Crawley

Canadian National – Nordco (SP2R) Spike Puller Two Rail ~ CN #668-14 (Side) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1746 Hours – Kris Crawley

 

The Nordco; Spring Clip Applicator is used to install rail spring clips. The job of a spring clip = through bending and distortion, rail clips can put pressure on the rail, preventing longitudinal movement of the rail, either from changes in temperature or through vibration.

 

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