Friday, 3 May 2019

Rail Grinder in Action

The rail grinder slowly making its way north near Norbreck
The Luddeneit und Scherf LRGM 1-6/AM65 rail grinder was in action again tonight, grinding the southbound track between Bispham and Little Bispham. These photos were taken while the rail grinder was approaching the Norbreck tram stop.
The rail grinder approaching the Norbreck tram stop
The rail grinder heading north at the Norbreck tram stop

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4 comments:

  1. Unknown8 May 2019 at 20:08

    Brilliant pics. But who drives the rail grinder and which end is it driven from?

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    1. Alan Robson8 May 2019 at 23:57

      It's not driven from either end, it's driven from the middle. The operator sits on a seat between the two grinding sections (you can see a couple of the LCD screens on two of the photos). It is also capable of running remotely, at times the operator steps off and walks around and alongside the grinder while it trundles along all by itself.

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    2. Unknown9 May 2019 at 17:13

      Thanks Alan. Always love your pictures.

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    3. Alan Robson9 May 2019 at 17:43

      Thanks, you're welcome.

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