Track maintenance using specialized equipment
is an important job for WP&YR.
Tamper: picks up the rail
as metal teeth vibrate into the ground to pack the ballast,
(right of way gravel). Also works
as a liner, which uses lasers to indicate track level and
curvatures.
Ballast regulator: distributes the ballast
evenly and brushes the track after the job is done.
Tie crane:
inserts and extracts the ties.
Casey car: used to inspect
the line every morning for clearance to begin the day’s
excursions.
