Canadian National - Canron Railgroup - Model Mark II EAS Switch Tamper (Serial #1087501 ~ Blt 1981) (Side) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1757 Hours – Kris Crawley

Canadian National - Canron Railgroup - Model Mark II EAS Switch Tamper (Serial #1087501 ~ Blt 1981) (Side) tied-down on Lapeer Grain Spur (X-GTW) @ Imlay City, MI – Sep-1-2020 - 1757 Hours – Kris Crawley

 

Thanks to @Poshell for the Serial #, Build Date & Exact Model of this machine..

 

The Switch Tamping machine corrects the height and lateral position of the railroad track. It can be used on a turn outs and straight track.

 

Video of a similar unit in action

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCsJE1tJ0dE&t=14s

 

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