Laying train track

[austerdriver]

Ever wondered how train tracks are laid?

http://www.wimp.com/traintrack

Video is about 5:20 long

[petermcleland]

A fascinating video...I bet we don't have any machinery like that in UK

[Garry Russell]

I found that facinating too.

A great record for the future when they have another method.

[Harry Basset]

Wallace and Grommet's method of tracklaying in "The Wrong Trousers" had more style.

[Garry Russell]

I wonder how good the above is at laying bends.......

[speedbird591]

Don't need soppy machines! The network rail guys just use hammers and crowbars. Lay a mile in an hour!



Ian

(It's actually damage to a mining line caused by the recent floods in Queensland)

[DaveB]

Looks like the old Pompey to Soton line mate. Time spent in your seat and in the air was split equally.. 50/50

ATB

DaveB

[austerdriver]

There are 2 of these machines in the world. One here in NZ and the other in Europe.

[steelsporran]

There are 2 of these machines in the world. One here in NZ and the other in Europe.

Yeah, but ours still can't do Picton to Wellington

[Chris Trott]

Versions of that Plasser machine are used here in the States and there are at least 5 in existence, one on each of the major railroads, and one owned by the company. One thing to note though - none are the same. They're all hand built to the customer's specs so while they may have the same model number, each is unique.