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