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  1. Newcross grind

    Newcross grind

    Early morning, a Loram Rail grinder grinds CN Newcross. Is it me, or does the back look like an old subway body?
  2. Grinding

    Grinding

    He may be wearing a skirt, but you can still see sparks fly in-between the rails! Sure looks like a GE 80T from a distance, especially with those dithlights. Althogh he may look dirty, this is actually he's clean side, the other one is covered in grinding dust, or whatever is it this machine...
  3. Grind it up!

    Grind it up!

    Finally managed to catch a Railgrinder in action, even though this is the 'mini' version, it's still impressive. Note the camera pointed down at the track, the fire extinguishers on the sides and the bucket on the front porch. Sure looks like a re-worked GE 80T. Only a few weeks ago these...
  4. Railgrinder

    Railgrinder

    Loram railgrinding unit.
  5. RG306-Loram Railgrinder

    RG306-Loram Railgrinder

    10/21/04: Heard on the radio that the Railgrinder was in the area, so I made a dash to catch him in time at Faulkner Road(LS side)amist the fall colors.
  6. RG306_2

    RG306_2

  7. RG306_3

    RG306_3

  8. RG306_4

    RG306_4

    The rear of the RG306 nears my vantage point.
  9. RG306_5

    RG306_5

    Firemen on the rear of the RG306 spray the track down for hot spots.
  10. RG306_6

    RG306_6

    The railgrinder grinds his way around the wye track after grinding the south leg.
  11. Rail Grinder Keeping Washington Green

    Rail Grinder Keeping Washington Green

    Suprise of the year was a Loram Rail grinder sneeking up the Rails 8 miles North of Station Seattle WA This is the fire prevention car on the end.
  12. Grinder Throwning Sparks  everywhere!

    Grinder Throwning Sparks everywhere!

    Suprise of the year was a Loran Rail grinder sneeking up the Rails 8 miles North of Station Seattle WA
  13. Grinder Throwning Dust everywhere.

    Grinder Throwning Dust everywhere.

    Suprise of the year was a Loran Rail grinder sneeking up the Rails 8 miles North of Station Seattle WA



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