Ballast shoulder cleaner

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1993-10-04

1995-10-24

Reese, Randolph A.

Excavating

Railway graders

Side former

37207, 171 16, 172 30, E02F 522

Patent

active

054599512

ABSTRACT:
A ballast machine for plowing ballast from the outer ends of rail supporting cross ties of a railroad bed. A ballast tie plow assembly is mounted to the frame of the ballast machine for vertical movement thereon. The tie plow assembly includes ballast engaging blades which are disposed for biased, pivotal movement responsive to engagement of the blades with an obstruction on the railroad bed or cross ties. Means are provided for vertical positioning of the tie plow assembly.

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