Cutting the rail at the east crossover switch, N. Star, in preparation for installing the new rail, Nov. 10, 2007. By: Andy Brown
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Westbound turn pulls through the Wilton pocket and N. Star siding to go around the rail gang. By: Andy Brown
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Brand new (build date 10-07) ethanol tanks. By: Andy Brown
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Preparing to swing the new rail over, ahead of the track gang. By: Andy Brown
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Placing the new rail inside the gauge, before removing the old rails on the south side, at mp 208, Liberty St. Wilton. By: Andy Brown
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Removing the old rails, alongside the Wilton Pocket. By: Andy Brown
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Cleaning ballast off of and out from around the ties. By: Andy Brown
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Setting the gauge and initial spiking, every 3rd tie. By: Andy Brown
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Propane salesman's delight- heating the rail prior to anchor installation. By: Andy Brown
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Looking east from 208; old rail has been removed, waiting for the new rail to be placed. By: Andy Brown
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East train is pulling through N. Star siding and into the pocket, to get around the rail gang, Nov. 10, 2007. By: Andy Brown
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Cutting the rail at the east crossover switch, N. Star, in preparation for installing the new rail, Nov. 10, 2007.
Westbound turn pulls through the Wilton pocket and N. Star siding to go around the rail gang.
Turn at N. Star.
Pulling west down the siding.
Brand new (build date 10-07) ethanol tanks.
Preparing to swing the new rail over, ahead of the track gang.
Placing the new rail inside the gauge, before removing the old rails on the south side, at mp 208, Liberty St. Wilton.
Removing the old rails, alongside the Wilton Pocket.
Cleaning ballast off of and out from around the ties.
Swinging the new rail into place.
Setting the gauge and initial spiking, every 3rd tie.
Placing spikes.
Propane salesman's delight- heating the rail prior to anchor installation.
Installing anchors.
Tamper.
Tamping.
Spiking the rest of the ties.
These guys put on a good show!
Working their way east.
Looking east from 208; old rail has been removed, waiting for the new rail to be placed.
East train is pulling through N. Star siding and into the pocket, to get around the rail gang, Nov. 10, 2007.
Heading east through the pocket.
Stone empties from the Bluffs.