Close up views of Amtrac doing some tamping on our track.
We're right along side of the tamper so you can see how a tamper
works to lift and align track. I will explain how various functions
on the tamper works as we go along.
This is a Harsco SJ2 tamper. The J2 designates this tamper has the
Jupiter 2 operating system on it. The Cans you will see in the video are
modules in that operating system. Engine is a Cummins but I did not
get the exact model number.
This is the second time we have had them come in during a shut down
period. They always do a great job for us.
Here is the link to the video where I explain in detail how the
light lifting and lining system works on a tamper.
• How a Jackson 6700 Tam...
Made April 2022
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Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
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intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
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#Tamping#TampingTrack#Amtrac#Tamper
22 янв 2023
